How do you use it? If you’re sat on the fence, you’ve not decided which side of an argument you agree with. Use it in context: ‘Relax, I’m just pulling your leg!’ or ‘Wait, are you pulling my leg?’. ‘Pull their leg’ is similar to ‘wind someone up’.
How do you use it? This is the perfect phrase to learn if you’re a fan of practical jokes. What does it mean? To play a practical joke It originates from when successful theater performers would to bow so many times after a show that they would break a leg. Often accompanied by a thumbs up, ‘Break a leg! ’is an encouraging cheer of good luck. How do you use it? This idiom is not at all threatening. How do you use it? If you told someone about their own surprise party, you’d have ‘spilled the beans’ or even ‘let the cat out of the bag’. If you’ve got the ‘ball,’ the decision is yours and someone is waiting for your decision. How do you use it? It’s your move now, but this idiom refers to life rather than a sport. If someone says they’re feeling under the weather, your response should be ‘I hope you feel better!’, not ‘Would you like to borrow my umbrella?’. How do you use it? In England we love to talk about the weather and will do so often, but don’t be fooled by this common phrase.
Here are 20 English idioms that everyone should know: 1. To perfect your English, you really need to become confident in using idioms and knowing the difference between breaking a leg and pulling someone’s leg. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping up in books, TV shows and movies too.
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