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Here are some useful idioms for day to day life conversations...

1. A piece of cake – The math test was a piece of cake for Sarah.

2. Break the ice – The teacher told a joke to break the ice on the first day of class.

3. Hit the nail on the head – You hit the nail on the head when you said the project needed better planning.

4. Under the weather – I stayed home because I was feeling under the weather.

5. Once in a blue moon – We go to the amusement park once in a blue moon.

6. Spill the beans – Don't spill the beans about the surprise party.

7. Burn the midnight oil – She burned the midnight oil to finish her assignment.

8. Cost an arm and a leg – That new smartphone cost an arm and a leg.

9. Bite the bullet – I decided to bite the bullet and apologize for my mistake.

10. Let the cat out of the bag – Tom let the cat out of the bag and ruined the surprise.

11. The ball is in your court – I've given you all the information; now the ball is in your court.

12. Beat around the bush – Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened.

13. Hit the sack – I'm tired, so I'm going to hit the sack early tonight.

14. Pull someone's leg – I was just pulling your leg when I said we had school on Sunday.

15. On cloud nine – She was on cloud nine after winning the competition.

16. In hot water – He got in hot water for missing the deadline.

17. Miss the boat – If you don't apply today, you might miss the boat.

18. Hit the books – I need to hit the books because my exams start next week.

19. Break a leg – Break a leg in your school play tonight!

20. Keep an eye on – Please keep an eye on my bag while I buy a ticket.