Idiom Battle! Learn 10 English Idioms AND their Opposites!

One of the most common questions that I receive about idioms is “What’s the opposite of that?” In this lesson, you will learn 10 useful English idioms and their opposites – 20 idioms in total! You will learn that an expensive item can cost an arm and a leg, while a cheap item can cost next to nothing. You will also learn these idioms and more: have one’s head in the clouds & have one’s feet on the ground, one in a million & a dime a dozen, take it easy on someone & be hard on someone. Make sure you do the quiz to test your understanding. Don’t give up! Stick with it!

10 out 10

Makoi Rual

Well done! The next step is to practice regularly so that you can use them in conversation.

Alex

It is such a great lesson. Actually I don’t think so, that I have a good dealing so I don’t have an example for that expression.

ytg1234

Thanks for watching! Which expression do you mean?

Alex

Hi Alex.
You should improve your Spanish pronunciation.
It say Don Quijote.

Enrique Otero

I’ve tried pronouncing it the proper way at home. I think I can do it! Haha.

Alex

What such an interesting lesson! My examples:I´ve got a wall picture that is one in a million.

Nike and Adidas trainers are a dime a dozen.

My new mini system cost next to nothing, but new laptop cost me an arm and a leg. And I believe in turning the other cheek, that´s one of lessons we learned from Jesus.

Wagnarok

Thanks for checking it out, Wagnarok. And I like your name! I’m guessing you’re a fan of Marvel or maybe of Norse mythology. Haha.

Alex

You’re excellent at explaining new topics. You’ve done again!

maritadominguez

Thanks, Marita! :) Just one quick correction: “You’ve done it again!”

Alex

Thanks a million.
Because my work at company, I’m short on time.
But, I search your class.
You are one in a million.

Lee jin woo

Thanks a lot for learning with me, Lee! One quick correction:

Because of my work, I’m short on time.

Alex

O My God I took 10.

ANDRE SEGALLA DA SILVA

Well done! A quick correction: I got 10. You can also say “I got 10 out of 10.” The next step is using the language in a real situation. Keep practicing!

Alex

What a great lesson Alex , thank you for your effort , and stick with engvid we need lessons like this .

mohammed@453242

Thanks, Mohammed! I’m really glad you liked this lesson. I think you will probably like my next one, too. Stay tuned!

Alex

thanks, I Enjoyed the lesson

JavierAndresA

I’m happy to hear that! Thanks for studying with me and for leaving a comment, Javier. Have a good weekend.

Alex

Hey Alex. Wow this lesson is really something! I’ll watch it again, definitely! By the way, The item I bought that cost me an arm and a leg was my laptop. And I guess, my new mug cost next to nothing. HAHAHAH!! Thank you Alex for being an exceptional teacher. Looking forward to your next lesson.

loujackie

Thanks for the comment, loujackie! I’m already not looking forward to buying a new laptop, but I think I will need to get one by next summer. I guess I should put some money aside.

Alex

By the way, I found the idiom that describes me HAHAHAHA!! Heads on the clouds.

loujackie

Head in the clouds.

loujackie

I think this one describes many people. Hahaha.

Alex

An intriguing exercise.Enjoyed it. Such exercises are need of the hour to keep one updated.