Common English Idioms

To initiate conversation in a social setting

"He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting."

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem

"You hit the nail on the head with that analysis."

Something very easy to do

"The exam was a piece of cake."

Feeling ill or unwell

"I'm feeling a bit under the weather today."

To be very expensive

"That new car costs an arm and a leg."

Very rarely

"We only eat out once in a blue moon."