There are thousands of idioms in the English language. Idioms are often present in the books we read, the shows we watch, and in everyday conversations.

In this episode, we’ll look into the different types of idioms, how to learn them effectively and ask ourselves whether idioms really matter.

Do people really say, “It’s raining cats and dogs”?
Alastair vs Kris
The four types of idioms
Do categories of idioms matter?
How native speakers decide to use an idiom
The two real categories of idioms that matter
How to think about idioms in English
Alastair vs Kris (the verdict)

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/do-idioms-matter

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#364 | Do Idioms Really Matter?