Expressões Idiomáticas em Inglês: 500+ Expressões Comuns com Significados e Exemplos
Todo idioma tem expressões que não fazem sentido se você as traduzir literalmente. O inglês tem milhares. “It’s raining cats and dogs” não tem nada a ver com animais. “Break a leg” não é uma ameaça — significa “boa sorte.” “Spill the beans” não é sobre comida — significa revelar um segredo.
Essas expressões são chamadas de expressões idiomáticas (idioms), e estão em todo lugar no inglês — em conversas, filmes, músicas, notícias, negócios e literatura. Falantes nativos usam expressões idiomáticas tão naturalmente que raramente as percebem. Mas para estudantes, as expressões idiomáticas são um dos maiores obstáculos à fluência.
Este guia cobre 500+ das expressões idiomáticas em inglês mais comuns, organizadas por tema. Cada expressão inclui um significado claro e uma frase de exemplo natural.
- Total de expressões: 500+
- Organizado por: 20 categorias temáticas
- Nível: A2–C2
- Ideal para: Fluência geral, preparação para IELTS/TOEFL, entendimento de falantes nativos
O Que É uma Expressão Idiomática?
Uma expressão idiomática é uma expressão fixa cujo significado não pode ser entendido pelas palavras individuais. A característica principal: a frase inteira significa algo diferente de suas partes.
| Expressão | Significado Literal | Significado Real (Idiomático) |
|---|---|---|
| break the ice | quebrar o gelo congelado | iniciar uma conversa numa situação constrangedora |
| hit the nail on the head | acertar um prego com um martelo | estar exatamente certo sobre algo |
| under the weather | abaixo do clima | sentindo-se ligeiramente mal |
| piece of cake | uma porção de bolo | algo muito fácil |
Partes do Corpo
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | keep an eye on | vigiar cuidadosamente | Keep an eye on the soup — don’t let it boil over. |
| 2 | turn a blind eye | ignorar deliberadamente | The manager turned a blind eye to the late arrivals. |
| 3 | see eye to eye | concordar completamente | We don’t always see eye to eye, but we respect each other. |
| 4 | in the blink of an eye | muito rapidamente | The accident happened in the blink of an eye. |
| 5 | catch someone’s eye | atrair atenção | The red dress in the window caught my eye. |
| 6 | play it by ear | improvisar; decidir conforme acontece | I don’t have a plan — let’s just play it by ear. |
| 7 | turn a deaf ear | recusar-se a ouvir | He turned a deaf ear to all our warnings. |
| 8 | keep your chin up | manter-se positivo | I know things are tough, but keep your chin up. |
| 9 | bite your tongue | se impedir de dizer algo | I wanted to argue, but I bit my tongue. |
| 10 | on the tip of my tongue | quase conseguindo lembrar | His name is on the tip of my tongue — give me a second. |
| 11 | by the skin of your teeth | por pouco | We passed the exam by the skin of our teeth. |
| 12 | give someone the cold shoulder | ignorar alguém deliberadamente | After the argument, she gave me the cold shoulder for a week. |
| 13 | cost an arm and a leg | ser muito caro | That car repair cost an arm and a leg. |
| 14 | get something off your chest | falar sobre algo que incomodava | I need to get this off my chest — I lied about the deadline. |
| 15 | have a heart of gold | ser muito gentil e generoso | She has a heart of gold — she’d help anyone. |
| 16 | stab someone in the back | trair alguém | He stabbed me in the back by telling the boss about my mistake. |
| 17 | break someone’s heart | deixar alguém muito triste | Leaving the country broke his mother’s heart. |
| 18 | get cold feet | ficar nervoso e hesitante | She got cold feet the night before the wedding. |
| 19 | put your foot in your mouth | dizer algo embaraçoso por acidente | I put my foot in my mouth when I asked about her ex. |
| 20 | have butterflies in your stomach | sentir-se nervoso | I always have butterflies in my stomach before presentations. |
| 21 | a pain in the neck | uma pessoa ou coisa irritante | This paperwork is a real pain in the neck. |
| 22 | keep your fingers crossed | torcer pela boa sorte | Keep your fingers crossed — the results come out tomorrow. |
| 23 | pull someone’s leg | brincar com alguém | Are you serious, or are you pulling my leg? |
| 24 | give a hand | ajudar | Could you give me a hand with these boxes? |
| 25 | head over heels | profundamente apaixonado | He fell head over heels for her on the first date. |
Animais
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | let the cat out of the bag | revelar um segredo acidentalmente | Tom let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party. |
| 32 | raining cats and dogs | chovendo muito forte | Take an umbrella — it’s raining cats and dogs outside. |
| 33 | the elephant in the room | problema óbvio que ninguém quer discutir | Nobody mentioned the budget cut — it was the elephant in the room. |
| 34 | kill two birds with one stone | conseguir duas coisas com uma ação | By cycling to work, I kill two birds with one stone. |
| 35 | a little bird told me | alguém me contou (mas não direi quem) | A little bird told me you’re getting promoted. |
| 36 | the early bird catches the worm | o sucesso vem para quem começa cedo | I always arrive at the office at 7 AM — the early bird catches the worm. |
| 37 | when pigs fly | nunca (algo impossível) | He’ll clean his room when pigs fly. |
| 38 | hold your horses | espere; tenha paciência | Hold your horses — we haven’t even started yet. |
| 39 | a wild goose chase | uma busca sem sentido | Looking for that document was a wild goose chase. |
| 40 | have a whale of a time | se divertir enormemente | We had a whale of a time at the festival. |
| 41 | the black sheep | o diferente numa família ou grupo | He’s the black sheep of the family. |
| 42 | a fish out of water | alguém desconfortável no seu ambiente | At the fashion show, I felt like a fish out of water. |
| 43 | take the bull by the horns | enfrentar uma situação difícil corajosamente | Instead of avoiding the problem, she took the bull by the horns. |
| 44 | the lion’s share | a maior parte | The lion’s share of the budget goes to marketing. |
| 45 | every dog has its day | todo mundo tem sua chance | Don’t worry about losing today — every dog has its day. |
Comida e Bebida
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | a piece of cake | algo muito fácil | The exam was a piece of cake — I finished in 30 minutes. |
| 52 | spill the beans | revelar um segredo | Come on, spill the beans — what did she say? |
| 53 | go bananas | ficar louco ou muito animado | The crowd went bananas when the band came on stage. |
| 54 | butter someone up | bajular alguém para conseguir algo | He’s just buttering up the boss to get a promotion. |
| 55 | cry over spilled milk | perder tempo lamentando algo feito | The project failed, but there’s no point crying over spilled milk. |
| 56 | in a nutshell | em resumo; brevemente | In a nutshell, we need more funding and fewer deadlines. |
| 57 | take something with a grain of salt | não acreditar totalmente em algo | Take his promises with a grain of salt. |
| 58 | the cream of the crop | o melhor de um grupo | These students are the cream of the crop. |
| 59 | walk on eggshells | ser muito cuidadoso para não ofender alguém | I walk on eggshells around my boss. |
| 60 | cool as a cucumber | muito calmo, especialmente sob pressão | She was cool as a cucumber during the interview. |
| 61 | in hot water | em apuros | He’s in hot water for missing the deadline again. |
| 62 | bite off more than you can chew | assumir mais do que pode lidar | I bit off more than I could chew with four courses this semester. |
Clima e Natureza
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | under the weather | sentindo-se ligeiramente mal | I’m a bit under the weather today — I think it’s a cold. |
| 72 | a storm in a teacup | grande alvoroço por algo trivial | The controversy over the new logo was just a storm in a teacup. |
| 73 | break the ice | iniciar conversa em situação constrangedora | He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting. |
| 74 | tip of the iceberg | pequena parte visível de um problema maior | The cases we see are just the tip of the iceberg. |
| 75 | on cloud nine | extremamente feliz | She’s been on cloud nine since she got the job offer. |
| 76 | every cloud has a silver lining | algo positivo vem de toda situação ruim | I lost my job, but every cloud has a silver lining. |
| 77 | save it for a rainy day | poupar dinheiro para quando precisar | Don’t spend everything — save some for a rainy day. |
| 78 | take a rain check | recusar educadamente mas sugerir fazer depois | I can’t make dinner tonight — can I take a rain check? |
| 79 | a breath of fresh air | algo refrescantemente novo | The new teacher was a breath of fresh air. |
| 80 | weather the storm | sobreviver a um período difícil | The company weathered the storm of the recession. |
Dinheiro e Negócios
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | break the bank | ser muito caro | The new phone won’t break the bank — it’s quite affordable. |
| 87 | make ends meet | ganhar apenas o suficiente para cobrir despesas | Many families struggle to make ends meet. |
| 88 | go broke | perder todo o dinheiro | The restaurant went broke after only six months. |
| 89 | worth every penny | justificando totalmente o preço | That cooking class was worth every penny. |
| 90 | a dime a dozen | muito comum e sem valor | MBAs are a dime a dozen — you need real experience. |
| 91 | cut corners | fazer algo barato pulando etapas | The builder cut corners and now the roof leaks. |
| 92 | the bottom line | o fato mais importante; o lucro/prejuízo | The bottom line is that we need to increase revenue by 20%. |
| 93 | get the ball rolling | iniciar um processo | Let’s get the ball rolling on this project today. |
| 94 | think outside the box | pensar criativamente | We need to think outside the box to solve this problem. |
| 95 | back to the drawing board | começar novamente do zero | The plan was rejected, so it’s back to the drawing board. |
| 96 | on the same page | em acordo; entendendo a mesma coisa | Let’s have a meeting to make sure we’re all on the same page. |
| 97 | burn the midnight oil | trabalhar tarde da noite | We burned the midnight oil to finish the proposal. |
| 98 | a golden opportunity | uma chance perfeita | This job offer is a golden opportunity you shouldn’t miss. |
| 99 | strike while the iron is hot | agir rapidamente quando a oportunidade surge | Interest rates are low — strike while the iron is hot. |
Tempo
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | in the nick of time | na última hora | The ambulance arrived in the nick of time. |
| 107 | once in a blue moon | muito raramente | I eat fast food once in a blue moon. |
| 108 | around the clock | 24 horas por dia | The hospital operates around the clock. |
| 109 | time flies | o tempo passa rapidamente | Time flies when you’re having fun. |
| 110 | better late than never | fazer algo tarde é melhor do que não fazer | You finally apologized — better late than never. |
| 111 | kill time | fazer algo para passar o tempo enquanto espera | I killed time at the airport by reading a book. |
| 112 | against the clock | com muita pressa para terminar antes do prazo | We’re working against the clock to launch by Friday. |
| 113 | at the drop of a hat | imediatamente; sem hesitação | She’ll help you at the drop of a hat. |
Sucesso e Fracasso
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | hit the nail on the head | estar exatamente certo | You hit the nail on the head — that’s exactly the problem. |
| 122 | miss the boat | perder uma oportunidade | I missed the boat on buying Bitcoin in 2015. |
| 123 | back to square one | começar novamente do início | The experiment failed, so we’re back to square one. |
| 124 | go the extra mile | fazer mais do que esperado | Good employees always go the extra mile. |
| 125 | learn the ropes | aprender como fazer um novo trabalho | It took me a few weeks to learn the ropes at the new company. |
| 126 | pass with flying colors | ter sucesso brilhantemente | She passed the final exam with flying colors. |
| 127 | a blessing in disguise | algo ruim que acaba sendo bom | Losing that job was a blessing in disguise. |
| 128 | from scratch | do início absoluto | He built the website from scratch. |
| 129 | the last straw | a última coisa que causa uma reação | Arriving late again was the last straw — they fired him. |
| 130 | burn bridges | arruinar um relacionamento permanentemente | Don’t burn bridges when you leave a job. |
Emoções e Sentimentos
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | over the moon | extremamente feliz | She was over the moon when she got accepted to Harvard. |
| 137 | down in the dumps | sentindo-se triste e deprimido | He’s been down in the dumps since his girlfriend left. |
| 138 | on edge | nervoso e tenso | Everyone’s been on edge since the layoffs were announced. |
| 139 | lose your cool | ficar com raiva | He lost his cool when the waiter spilled wine on his suit. |
| 140 | have mixed feelings | sentir tanto positivo quanto negativo | I have mixed feelings about moving abroad. |
| 141 | blow off steam | liberar estresse ou frustração | I go to the gym to blow off steam after a long day. |
| 142 | get on someone’s nerves | irritar alguém | His constant humming gets on my nerves. |
| 143 | wear your heart on your sleeve | mostrar emoções abertamente | She wears her heart on her sleeve — you always know how she feels. |
| 144 | feel blue | sentir-se triste | She’s been feeling blue since the holidays ended. |
Relacionamentos e Pessoas
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | get along like a house on fire | fazer amizade rapidamente | We met at a conference and got along like a house on fire. |
| 152 | birds of a feather flock together | pessoas semelhantes passam tempo juntas | They both love hiking and cooking — birds of a feather flock together. |
| 153 | bury the hatchet | fazer as pazes; encerrar um conflito | After years of fighting, the two families buried the hatchet. |
| 154 | hit it off | entender-se imediatamente muito bem | We hit it off at the party and have been friends ever since. |
| 155 | tie the knot | se casar | They tied the knot in a small ceremony last June. |
| 156 | give someone the benefit of the doubt | confiar em alguém apesar das dúvidas | I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt — maybe he really was stuck in traffic. |
| 157 | down to earth | prático e amigável; não arrogante | Despite her fame, she’s very down to earth. |
| 158 | a shoulder to cry on | alguém que ouve seus problemas | She’s always been a shoulder to cry on. |
Trabalho e Esforço
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | pull your weight | fazer sua parte justa | Everyone needs to pull their weight on this project. |
| 167 | climb the career ladder | avançar profissionalmente | She climbed the career ladder faster than anyone. |
| 168 | call it a day | parar de trabalhar pelo dia | We’ve done enough — let’s call it a day. |
| 169 | throw in the towel | desistir | After three failed attempts, he threw in the towel. |
| 170 | bite the bullet | enfrentar uma situação difícil corajosamente | I bit the bullet and told my boss I was leaving. |
| 171 | the daily grind | a rotina do trabalho cotidiano | The daily grind of commuting and working 9-to-5 can wear you down. |
| 172 | cut to the chase | ir direto ao ponto principal | Let’s cut to the chase — how much will it cost? |
| 173 | in a rut | preso numa rotina entediante | I feel like I’m in a rut — every day is the same. |
Conhecimento e Aprendizado
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | learn the hard way | aprender com experiência dolorosa | I learned the hard way not to skip backups. |
| 182 | hit the books | estudar muito | Finals are next week — time to hit the books. |
| 183 | pick someone’s brain | pedir a opinião especializada de alguém | Can I pick your brain about the marketing strategy? |
| 184 | ring a bell | parecer vagamente familiar | That name rings a bell, but I can’t remember where I heard it. |
| 185 | it’s not rocket science | não é complicado | Making pasta isn’t rocket science — anyone can do it. |
| 186 | wrap your head around | entender algo complicado | I can’t wrap my head around quantum physics. |
| 187 | food for thought | algo que vale a pena pensar | The documentary gave me a lot of food for thought. |
| 188 | read between the lines | entender um significado oculto | If you read between the lines, the email is clearly a rejection. |
| 189 | a no-brainer | uma decisão que não precisa de pensamento | Taking the higher-paying job was a no-brainer. |
| 190 | trial and error | aprender experimentando e errando | I learned to cook by trial and error. |
Comunicação e Fala
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | beat around the bush | evitar dizer algo diretamente | Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened. |
| 197 | actions speak louder than words | o que você faz importa mais do que o que diz | He promised to change, but actions speak louder than words. |
| 198 | easier said than done | difícil de fazer na prática | Losing weight is easier said than done. |
| 199 | keep someone in the loop | manter alguém informado | Please keep me in the loop about any changes. |
| 200 | off the record | não para conhecimento público | Off the record, I think the CEO is going to resign. |
| 201 | speak volumes | expressar muito sem palavras | Her silence spoke volumes about how she felt. |
| 202 | long story short | para resumir | Long story short, we missed the flight and had to stay overnight. |
Cores
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | once in a blue moon | muito raramente | He visits his parents once in a blue moon. |
| 212 | out of the blue | inesperadamente | She called me out of the blue after 10 years. |
| 213 | see red | ficar muito com raiva | I saw red when I found out they’d lied. |
| 214 | a red flag | um sinal de alerta | His lack of references was a major red flag. |
| 215 | green with envy | muito ciumento | She was green with envy when her colleague got promoted. |
| 216 | give the green light | dar permissão | The council gave the green light for the new building. |
| 217 | paint the town red | sair e comemorar | It’s your birthday — let’s paint the town red! |
| 218 | a white lie | uma mentira inofensiva para evitar magoar alguém | I told her the dress looked nice — it was just a white lie. |
Expressões Idiomáticas do Dia a Dia
| # | Expressão | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | a change of pace | uma pausa bem-vinda da rotina | Hiking after months of desk work was a nice change of pace. |
| 302 | burn the candle at both ends | trabalhar demais e não descansar | She’s burning the candle at both ends with two jobs. |
| 303 | the last resort | a opção final quando tudo mais falhou | Surgery is the last resort — let’s try physical therapy first. |
| 304 | sleep on it | adiar uma decisão até o próximo dia | It’s a big decision — why don’t you sleep on it? |
| 305 | leave no stone unturned | procurar minuciosamente | The police left no stone unturned in the investigation. |
| 306 | the whole nine yards | tudo; o valor total | She decorated the house for Christmas — the whole nine yards. |
| 307 | add insult to injury | piorar ainda mais uma situação ruim | To add insult to injury, they charged me for the damaged product. |
| 308 | read the room | perceber o humor de um grupo | He told a joke at the funeral — he clearly couldn’t read the room. |
Expressões Idiomáticas por Nível de Dificuldade
Amigável para Iniciantes (A2–B1)
Comece com estas — são as mais usadas e fáceis de entender:
a piece of cake, break the ice, in a nutshell, hit the road, once in a blue moon, under the weather, 24/7, keep your fingers crossed, the bigger picture, time flies, better late than never, a no-brainer, from scratch, call it a day, the last straw, on cloud nine, go viral, get the hang of, the ball is in your court, hang in there
Intermediário (B1–B2)
Essas requerem mais contexto para usar corretamente:
a blessing in disguise, the elephant in the room, hit the nail on the head, kill two birds with one stone, bite the bullet, burn the midnight oil, on the same page, cut corners, think outside the box, a double-edged sword, back to square one, cost an arm and a leg, go the extra mile, spill the beans, the tip of the iceberg, a red flag, make ends meet, on the fence
Avançado (B2–C1)
Essas demonstram inglês sofisticado:
a wolf in sheep’s clothing, penny-wise pound-foolish, out of the frying pan into the fire, live on borrowed time, can’t see the forest for the trees, pull the wool over someone’s eyes, move the goalposts, burn your boats, leave no stone unturned, come full circle, go out on a limb
Vocabulário para Praticar
affordable
adjetivo
-
Exemplos
- The government is working to provide affordable housing for low-income families.
- This restaurant offers delicious and affordable meals for college students.
commute
verbo
-
Exemplos
- Public transportation helps people commute efficiently reducing traffic congestion.
- Workers commute daily between suburban homes and downtown offices.
conservation
substantivo
-
Exemplos
- Water conservation becomes increasingly important during periods of severe drought.
- Wildlife conservation is essential for protecting endangered species from extinction.
demanding
adjetivo
-
Exemplos
- Medical school is very demanding and requires years of intensive study.
- She has a demanding boss who expects perfection in all tasks.
DJ
adjetivo
-
Exemplos
- The DJ played my favorite song.
- The DJ took song requests all night.
heritage
substantivo
-
Exemplos
- She inherited a rich heritage of family traditions from her grandparents.
- The ancient castle is an important part of our cultural heritage.
leisure
substantivo
-
Exemplos
- People enjoy various leisure activities during weekends and holidays.
- Reading books is popular leisure pursuit for many educated people.
luxurious
adjetivo
-
Exemplos
- She dreams of owning luxurious car with leather seats and sunroof.
- The luxurious hotel suite includes marble bathroom and ocean view.
memorable
adjetivo
-
Exemplos
- Graduation day was memorable occasion for entire family.
- The memorable speech inspired students to pursue their dreams.
nutritious
adjetivo
-
Exemplos
- Fresh vegetables are nutritious and support overall health.
- Nutritious breakfast provides energy for productive school day.
passionate
adjetivo
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Exemplos
- Passionate speech moves audience to take action.
- Passionate teacher inspires students to learn more.
pollution
substantivo
-
Exemplos
- Air pollution affects public health in cities.
- Ocean pollution threatens marine life worldwide.
privacy
substantivo
-
Exemplos
- Hotel guests expect privacy during their stay.
- Internet privacy becomes increasingly important issue nowadays.
scenic
adjetivo
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Exemplos
- Scenic overlook provides perfect spot for photographs.
- Scenic route takes longer but offers beautiful.
traditional
adjetivo
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Exemplos
- Traditional cooking methods preserve authentic flavors perfectly.
- Traditional music reflects cultural history and values.
uneven
verbo
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Exemplos
- Uneven ground makes walking difficult and dangerous.
- Uneven performance shows inconsistent skill level development.
volunteer
verbo
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Exemplos
- Citizens volunteer time for community improvement projects.
- Students volunteer at local charity organizations regularly.
substantially
adjetivo
-
Exemplos
- Her performance substantially improved after additional training and practice.
- Prices have increased substantially over the past few months.
liaison
adjetivo
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Exemplos
- Military liaison officers coordinate operations between allied forces.
- She serves as liaison between different departments.
sustainable
adjetivo
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Exemplos
- Company implements sustainable business model for long-term success.
- Sustainable farming practices protect soil and water resources.
acclaimed
adjetivo
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Exemplos
- His performance was acclaimed by critics.
- The acclaimed author received many awards for her novel.
cancellation
adjetivo
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Exemplos
- Due to weather, the flight cancellation was inevitable.
- The concert's cancellation disappointed many fans.
discretion
adjetivo
-
Exemplos
- He exercised discretion in his decisions.
- Use your discretion when sharing information.
indication
adjetivo
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Exemplos
- The indication of his illness was clear after the tests.
- There was no indication that she was unhappy.
serenity
adjetivo
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Exemplos
- She maintained her serenity despite the chaos.
- The serenity of the lake was calming.
Como Aprender Expressões Idiomáticas de Forma Eficaz
1. Aprenda em grupos temáticos, não em listas aleatórias
As 20 categorias temáticas acima existem por uma razão. Quando você aprende “spill the beans,” “in a nutshell” e “a recipe for disaster” juntos (todas expressões de comida), seu cérebro cria conexões mais fortes.
2. Aprenda ativamente: use-as em frases sobre sua vida
Para cada expressão que aprender, escreva uma frase sobre uma situação real da sua própria vida.
3. Comece com 50, não com 500
Não tente memorizar esta lista inteira. Escolha 50 expressões que pareçam naturais para tópicos que você realmente discute.
4. Observe expressões idiomáticas na mídia
Filmes, séries de TV, podcasts e músicas em inglês estão cheios de expressões idiomáticas.
5. Use repetição espaçada
Adicione suas expressões-alvo ao Linglify. Sessões diárias de revisão de 5 minutos superam sessões semanais de 30 minutos.
6. Não force expressões idiomáticas
Uma ou duas por conversa é natural. Cinco num parágrafo parece ensaiado.
O Que Ler a Seguir
- Phrasal Verbs em Inglês: O Guia Completo
- Expressões Idiomáticas para IELTS Speaking
- Palavras Avançadas em Inglês: 300+ Vocabulário C1–C2
- Como Melhorar seu Vocabulário
FAQ
Quantas expressões idiomáticas existem em inglês?
As estimativas variam de 10.000 a 25.000. Para fluência geral, conhecer 200–300 expressões idiomáticas comuns cobre a grande maioria do que você encontrará no inglês cotidiano.
Qual é a diferença entre uma expressão idiomática e um provérbio?
Um provérbio é um ditado curto e bem conhecido que expressa uma verdade geral: “The early bird catches the worm.” Uma expressão idiomática é uma expressão fixa com significado não literal: “kick the bucket” (= morrer).
Posso usar expressões idiomáticas na escrita formal?
Use expressões idiomáticas muito raramente na escrita formal. Em redações acadêmicas e relatórios de negócios, podem parecer não profissionais.
Expressões idiomáticas se traduzem entre idiomas?
Algumas têm equivalentes em outros idiomas, mas a maioria não se traduz literalmente. Aprenda cada expressão idiomática em inglês como uma expressão completa e fixa.
Quantas expressões idiomáticas preciso para o IELTS?
Para a Banda 7 do IELTS, você precisa usar alguma linguagem idiomática “natural e adequadamente” no Speaking. Na prática, 10–15 expressões bem praticadas são suficientes.