500 Main English Idioms & Phrasal Verbs
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This comprehensive deck contains 500 of the most common and useful idioms and phrasal verbs you'll hear in movies, at work, and in casual conversation. Mastering these phrases is one of the fastest ways to bridge the gap from "intermediate" to "fluent."
Each card includes:
The Idiom: (e.g., "To hit the nail on the head")
The Definition: A clear, simple explanation (e.g., "To describe something perfectly or be exactly right.")
An Example: A natural, real-world sentence to provide context.
This deck is perfect for intermediate to advanced learners (B1-C2) who want to understand native speakers better and express themselves more naturally.
Each card includes:
The Idiom: (e.g., "To hit the nail on the head")
The Definition: A clear, simple explanation (e.g., "To describe something perfectly or be exactly right.")
An Example: A natural, real-world sentence to provide context.
This deck is perfect for intermediate to advanced learners (B1-C2) who want to understand native speakers better and express themselves more naturally.
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Card 1 / 500
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A piece of cake
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A piece of cake
Something that is very easy to do.
The math test was a piece of cake.
Something that is very easy to do.
The math test was a piece of cake.
Card 2 / 500
Front
Break a leg
Back
Break a leg
Good luck; a superstitious way to wish a performer good luck.
You have a big performance tonight? Break a leg!
Good luck; a superstitious way to wish a performer good luck.
You have a big performance tonight? Break a leg!
Card 3 / 500
Front
Bite the bullet
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Bite the bullet
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
I have to bite the bullet and go to the dentist.
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
I have to bite the bullet and go to the dentist.
Card 4 / 500
Front
Cost an arm and a leg
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Cost an arm and a leg
To be extremely expensive.
That new sports car must have cost an arm and a leg.
To be extremely expensive.
That new sports car must have cost an arm and a leg.
Card 5 / 500
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Hit the nail on the head
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Hit the nail on the head
To describe something perfectly or be exactly right.
You hit the nail on the head with that analysis of the company's problems.
To describe something perfectly or be exactly right.
You hit the nail on the head with that analysis of the company's problems.
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