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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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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.

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Predictable, known beforehand, boring. Example: A job on a factory assembly line is certainly cut and dried.

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

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Regardless of. This idiom is shortened form of "it doesn't matter". It is followed by the question word such as how, where, when, who, etc. Example: No matter how much money he spends ...

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Finally, absolutely, in a conclusive way. Example: Once and for all, Mark has quit smoking cigarettes.

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

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To eat at home/ to eat in a restaurant. Examples: I'm to tired to go out. Let's eat in again tonight. When you eat out, what restaurant do you generally go to?

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