I love using idioms! I remember a student once asked, “Teacher, what does break the ice mean? Are we talking about ice cubes here?” I laughed, then paused—how do you explain something that doesn’t mean what it says? Expressions like this pop up everywhere—in casual chats, movies, and even work emails. But for many ESL students, idioms can feel like a secret club where everyone … Continue reading 15 Everyday English Idioms Every ESL Student Should Know