In this post, you’ll practice 20 common English expressions used in daily life through a fun and interactive quiz. These expressions are essential if you want to sound natural and improve your English fluency.
This quiz is designed for A2–B1 learners (beginner to intermediate) and focuses on real-life conversations.
English Expressions Quiz (Watch & Practice)
Watch the video below and test your knowledge:
Free English Expressions Worksheet (Download)
Practice more with the free worksheet:
✔ Same questions as the video
✔ Extra practice activities
✔ Writing exercises
Answers are included in the video.
Common English Expressions for Daily Use
In this quiz, you practiced real expressions used in conversations, such as:
- under the weather (feeling sick)
- piece of cake (very easy)
- break a leg (good luck)
- running late (arriving late)
- call it a day (stop working)
- cost an arm and a leg (very expensive)
- I’m all ears (listening carefully)
- hit the books (study hard)
- it slipped my mind (I forgot)
- speak of the devil (someone appears when you talk about them)
- hang in there (don’t give up)
- keep an eye on it (watch carefully)
- not my cup of tea (I don’t like it)
- no worries (it’s okay)
- I’m on it (I will do it now)
- give you a hand (help you)
- I’m broke (no money)
- it’s up to you (you decide)
- I’ll pass (I refuse)
- that rings a bell (sounds familiar)
These expressions come directly from the quiz and reflect how English is used in real situations.
What Are English Expressions?
English expressions are groups of words with a special meaning that is different from the individual words.
For example:
- “break a leg” = good luck
- “piece of cake” = very easy
You cannot translate expressions word-for-word.
You need to learn them in context.
Why You Should Learn English Expressions
Learning expressions helps you:
- Understand native speakers
- Speak more naturally
- Improve listening skills
- Communicate with confidence
Without expressions, English can sound too basic.
FAQs About English Expressions
English expressions are phrases or idioms used in everyday conversations with special meanings.
Yes. Even beginners should learn common expressions to understand real English.
– Practice with quizzes
– Use them in sentences
– Repeat out loud
– Watch real conversations
Common English expressions are phrases people use in everyday conversations, such as:
– call it a day
– piece of cake
– I’m all ears
– break a leg
– hang in there
– it costs an arm and a leg
– speak of the devil
– not my cup pf tea
English expressions help you sound more natural and understand native speakers better in real conversations.
The quiz and worksheet are designed for ESL learners at A2–B1 level (beginner to intermediate).
Extra Practice: Learn More English Expressions
1. I’m feeling a bit under pressure lately.
What does “under pressure” mean?
a) Stressed
b) Relaxed
c) Happy
2. Don’t worry, everything will work out.
What does “work out” mean?
a) Fail
b) Stop
c) Be successful
3. I’ll figure it out.
What does “figure it out” mean?
a) Forget it
b) Understand or solve something
c) Ignore it
4. That sounds like a good idea.
What does “sounds like” mean?
a) Seems like
b) Looks like
c) Feels like
5. I’ll keep that in mind.
What does “keep in mind” mean?
a) Forget
b) Remember
c) Ignore
Answers
- A
- C
- B
- A
- B
Continue Learning English
Keep improving your English with these lessons:
- Present Continuous Tense
- English Vocabulary: Parts of the Body
- English Vocabulary: Kitchen Items
- English Vocabulary: Countries & Flags
- How to Use Apostrophes in English
These lessons include explanations, quizzes, and worksheets.
Learning English expressions doesn’t happen overnight, but the more you see them, hear them, and use them, the easier they become. This quiz is just one step, so don’t worry if you didn’t get everything right. Go back, review the expressions, and try to use a few of them in your own conversations this week. That’s where the real progress happens.
Happy learning!
Vanessa
English Go-Getters Academy