Every language has its own idioms, phrases, or expressions. In English, it is so commonly used in daily conversation and as a non-native English speaker, we should know them to avoid miscommunication.

1. Rip-off / to rip off (way too expensive / overpriced) – This thing costs $1000? What a rip-off!
2. Hit the books (to study) – Tomorrow is my final exam. I have to hit the books.
3. Hit the sack (go to sleep) – It’s 2am already. I’m going to hit the sack.
4. Stab someone in the back (to betray someone’s trust) – They were close but then she stabbed him in the back and got him fired.
5. Lose your touch (lose your ability or skill) – This painting looks nothing like me! I think you have lost your touch.
6. Sit tight (wait patiently) – I know you are worried, but right now you should just sit tight and wait for the police.
7. Ring a bell (sounds familiar) – Are you sure you don't know her? Does the name Sarah ring a bell?
8. Blow off steam (to get rid of some stress) – We had a fight and now he is going to the gym to blow off steam.
9. Cut to the chase (skip to the important part) – I only have 5 minutes, can you please just cut to the chase?
10. Get over something (to stop worrying about something) – He’s been like this for three whole months! Tell him to get over it already!
11. Look like a million bucks (to look fabulous) – Look at you! You look like a million bucks in that suit!
12. Pay an arm and a leg for something (pay a lot of money) – Drive carefully! Your father paid an arm and a leg for that car.
13. To be loaded (to have a lot of money) – My neighbor keeps renovating their house. I think they are loaded.
14. Keep your chin up (another way to say “don’t be sad”) – Keep your chin up, son. I’m sure you’ll find a new job soon.
15. Cool as a cucumber (very calm and relaxed) – I thought my 5-year-old daughter would be nervous to get up to the stage for the first time. But nope! She is cool as a cucumber!
16. Compare apples and oranges (to compare two different things) – I cannot say which one is my favorite. It’s like comparing apples and oranges.
17. Not my cup of tea (not something you enjoy) – Hiking and camping is not my cup of tea, I like to go to the mall instead.