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Learn 25 Useful English Expressions For Everyday Life

List of most common expressions in English




Top English expressions used in daily life



As black as night

Meaning: So dark that it is difficult to see.


Example: I am surprised to see him in white hair. His hair used to be black as night.



As blind as a bat 

Meaning: Unable to see or has bad eyesight.


Example: She can not read without glasses. She is as blind as a bat.



As brave as a lion

Meaning: Very brave and courageous.


Example: As brave as a lion, Tony jumped into the river to save someone's life.



As busy as a bee 

Meaning: Very busy and always active


Example: During festival season I am as busy as bee.



Happy as a lark

Meaning: Very happy; satisfied.


Example: I've been happy as a lark ever since I found my dream job.



As clear as crystal

Meaning: Very easy to understand.


Example: We can see sky full of stars, no clouds and as clear as crystal.



As cold as ice

Meaning: Very unfriendly behavior


Example: We know why she never liked him, he was as cold as stone.



As cunning as a fox

Meaning: Very clever or cunning


Example: Don't lend him money even if swears to return it back. He is as cunning as a fox.



As dry as dust

Meaning: Very dull and boring.


Example: Whatever we learned in history class was as dry as dust.



As solid as a rock

Meaning: Very dependable and strong.


Example: Cricketer Rahul Dravid was as solid as a rock. Performed under extreme pressure.



As good as gold

Meaning: Very genuine and well behaved (especially for child).


Example: Kids were as good as gold during school picnic.



As light as a feather 

Meaning: Very light in weight.


Example: Although we had big suitcase, it was as light as a feather.



As poor as a church mouse

Meaning: Extremely poor or short of money.


Example: I visited her small house in a village. She is as poor as church mouse.



As regular as the clock 

Meaning: Always on time; very regularly.


Example: We need to reach station on time, trains are as regular as the clock.



As smooth as butter

Meaning: Very smooth.


Example: I always liked MJ's dance. His moves were as smooth as butter.



As white as snow 

Meaning: Extremely white in color.


Example: Her teeth were white as snow and of an evenness to marvel at.



As free as a bird

Meaning: Completely free; no restrictions.


Example: My girlfriend left me. Now I am as free as a bird.



As easy as ABC

Meaning: Extremely easy; requires very little effort.


Example: Thanks to smartphones! Communication is now as easy as ABC.



As hungry as a bear

Meaning: Very hungry or starving.


Example: I Haven't had my breakfast this morning and I'm hungry as a bear!



As simple as that

Meaning: Very easy to understand


Example: Without profit business can not survive for too long, as simple as that.



As cold as stone

Meaning: Something is very cold or person is unemotional.


Example: We could not expect mercy from him, his heart was as cold as stone.



As dry as a bone

Meaning: Completely or fully dry.


Example: During summer there will be no water in this lack. It will be as dry as a bone.



As tough as old boots

Meaning: Very strong to deal with difficulties or pain.


Example: Don't worry about my health. I am as tough as old boots.



As green as grass

Meaning: No knowledge or experience.


Example: When I started my first job, I was as green as grass.



As quick as lightning

Meaning: Very quick and fast.


Example: Roger Federer is as quick as lightning while playing tennis.




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