5 ENGLISH IDIOMS YOU MUST KNOW

By watching this video lesson, you will learn 5 English Idioms that will help you sound more like a native English speaker.

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ENGLISH IDIOM #1

English Idiom: Hit the road…

Meaning: “To start a journey”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

1. We need to hit the road early if we want to make it to the beach before it gets crowded.
2. After a quick breakfast, we hit the road to begin our trip across America.
3. It’s time to hit the road and explore new cities.

ENGLISH IDIOM #2

English Idiom: On the move

Meaning: “traveling from one place to another”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

1. As a travel blogger, my friend is always on the move.
2. We need to pack our bags quickly because we’ll be on the move again this evening.
3. My friends are always on the move during the summer.

ENGLISH IDIOM #3

English Idiom: Catch a ride

Meaning: “to get a lift from someone; to go somewhere in someone else’s car”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

1. Can I catch a ride with you to the airport?
2. I don’t have a car, so I’ll have to catch a ride with one of my sisters.
3. If you’re going downtown in a few minutes, can I catch a ride with you?

ENGLISH IDIOM #4

English Idiom: Take off

Meaning: “to leave a place, especially by plane”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

1. We’re scheduled to take off at 5 pm, so please make sure you’re at the airport on time.
2. The plane is about to take off, so please fasten your seatbelts at this time.
3. I’m excited to take off on my first international flight and explore a new culture.

ENGLISH IDIOM #5

English Idiom: Road trip

Meaning: “a long journey made by car”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

1. We’re planning a road trip to visit all the national parks.
2. Our family loves taking road trips during the summer and discovering new places.
3. I’m looking forward to our road trip to the beach next month.