Idioms Beginning With Letter D
Here is a list of idioms beginning with the letter D. Source: Cambridge International Dictionary. Example sentences are our own. Daft as a bush This idiom is mainly used in British English. If you...
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Idioms Beginning With Letter B
Here is a list of idioms and expressions beginning with the letter B. Each idiom is followed by its meaning or definition. Example sentences are also given. Babe in arms The expression babe in...
Common English Idioms Starting With A
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions beginning with the letter A. A bit much If something is a bit much or bit too much, it is unreasonable or unfair. • I think it...
I’m Working On | English Speaking Lessons
I’m working on You can use this structure to talk about something that you are doing at the moment. Here are some examples: • I’m working on a prestigious project. • I’m working on...
I’m Sorry To | English Speaking Lessons
I’m sorry to You can use this structure to express a feeling of sympathy or regret. Here are some examples: • I’m sorry to hear about your Dad’s illness. • I’m sorry to have...
I’m Calling To | English Speaking Lessons
I’m calling to + (verb) This structure is used to talk about the purpose of calling somebody by phone. After I’m calling, we use an infinitive with to. Here are some examples: • I’m...
How Often Do You …
This structure is used when you are inquiring how often somebody does something. Study the following sentences. How often do you visit your parents? How often do you go to the movies? How often...
Look Forward To | Hope | Expect
Expectations and hopes are different. If you expect something to happen, you have a good reason to think it will in fact happen. Hoping is more emotional. If you hope for something to happen,...
Have One’s Hand In The Till
A till is a cash register or drawer for keeping money in a shop or office. When you have your hand in the till, you have easy access to the moneybox. The idiom have...
Had Better
We use had better to tell people what we think they should do. You had better turn that music down before dad gets angry. You had better consult a doctor. Had better is also...