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Every person in the world once in a life time finds himself or herself in the position to need a tool to communicate with others in a foreign language. The purpose of this Blossary is to make it easier for the non – native English speakers to communicate with other people in the proper manner. Essential English Idioms – Intermediate level is the list of the English idioms with the examples of their use in everyday communication.

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With the inside facin outside. Example: The high winds ruined the umbrella by blowing it inside out.

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

To expect or to anticipate with pleasure. This idiom can be followed by the regular noun or a gerund. Example: We are greatly looking forward to our vacation in Egypt. Paul never looks forward to ...

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

To arrange matters the way one wants (especially when someone else doesn't want the same way). Example: My brother always wants to have his way, but this time our parents said that we could do ...

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

Really, actually, also "in fact". Example: As a matter of fact, your English is not bad at all. I didn't say that. In fact, I said quite the opposite.

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

To become reality, to prove to be correct. Example: Everything that they predicted about the increased cost of living has come true.

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

To laugh at, to joke about. Example: They are making fun of the Susan's new hair style.

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

To know about, to be familiar with. It can be used in the meaning "to consider", but in that meaning it is always used in the negative. Example: When I asked for the direction to the Oak Street, the ...

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