Common British Idioms but What is an Idiom?

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Let's first answer the question 'what is an idiom?' then we will look at the most common British idioms and phrases with meanings and examples. Timestamps and links are below!

0:07 What is an idiom?
1:53 What is figurative language?
2:40 What is the difference between an idiom, a metaphor, and a simile?
4:32 Why are idioms important for ESL learners?
5:37 How do you use idioms properly?
6:27 Ten common British idioms
6:31 Idiom - Under the weather
6:42 Idiom - The ball is in your court
6:55 Idiom - Spill the beans
7:06 Idiom - You're pulling my leg
7:20 Idiom - Take it with a pinch of salt
7:35 Idiom - You can say that again
7:50 Idiom - To see eye to eye
8:01 Idiom - to beat around the bush
8:16 Idiom - To miss the boat
8:29 Idiom - By the skin of your teeth

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