There are at least 15,000 idioms in English. Idioms and other common phrases are essential to becoming a fluent speaker. Essential English - Idioms and Phrases is your YouTube dictionary of English idioms, expressions, & vocabulary. It's also your most accurate source! Unlike other expressions, the meaning of an idiom is not always easy to tell based on the words used. Idioms mean something different than they appear to mean. Although native speakers of a language use the idioms use their idioms as everyday figures of speech without thinking, they are almost always figurative, not literal. Therefore, idioms can be very confusing when learning a new language. When possible, understanding how the idiom's origin or figurative allusion can help tremendously. Whether you are learning English as a Second Language (ESL) or you are just confused or curious about certain idioms, this channel, run by a native English speaker, is a great resource for these enigmatic expressions.