Idioms make a sentence feel lively. When you use idioms in a sentence, it adds a humorous element and make you look like a native speaker. Native speakers use more idioms and phrases in order improve their English communication skills. Knowing the correct meaning and proper usage can make you a pro in the English language.

Idioms are figurative in nature and cannot be considered literal. In today’s blog, we will explain funny idioms that one must know to improve their English communication.





5 funny idioms you must know

1. Cats got your tongue

Meaning - This idiom is used when someone is strangely silent and suspicious. If somebody is silent and does not answer your question, it means cats got his tongue. This one is often used by parents when their child behaves in an unusual silent way.

Example: What happened to your mobile? Why are you so silent? Not this time, cats got your tongue.


2. Van Gogh

Meaning - Van Gogh was a deaf artist. No, this idiom is not a compliment and do not get happy when someone uses this. This idiom means someone who doesn’t understand the different musical tones and cannot understand the differences between musical tones. It also refers to the person or has a poor taste in music. Generally, this idiom is used in a sarcastic way.

Example: What? Don't you like AR Rehman’s music? I must say you have got Van Gogh’s ear for music.
 

3. Bob’s your uncle

Meaning - This idiom is generally used in Britain. It means that everything is alright. So, if you want to say ‘finally your project is ready’ you can use the idiom ‘Bob is your uncle’.

Example: Your assignment is approved by the Principal. Now bob’s your uncle.
 

4. Pardon my French

Meaning – This idiom is an informal apology forswear, taboo words.

Example: What the hell is this? I’ll kick her in the ass if you‘ll excuse my French.


5. When pigs fly

Meaning -  Things that will never happen. In real life, pigs can’t fly and it will never happen. This idiom is used when you want to say ‘something will never happen’.

Example: He – I will become the Batman.
Me – Only when pigs fly.
 

The above idioms will help you to impress others with your English communication skills. Moreover, an English speaking course is all you need to improve your spoken English and train yourself to use idioms like a pro.

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