Here are 10 common idioms used in both British and American English, along with examples:

1. Break the ice - to initiate conversation in a social setting
Example: "I told a joke to break the ice at the party."

2. Hit the nail on the head - to describe exactly what is true or accurate
Example: "You hit the nail on the head with that explanation."

3. Piece of cake - something very easy to do
Example: "Passing the exam was a piece of cake for her."

4. Bite the bullet - to endure a painful or unpleasant situation
Example: "I had to bite the bullet and apologize for my mistake."

5. Cost an arm and a leg - to be very expensive
Example: "Buying a new car can cost an arm and a leg these days."

6. Once in a blue moon - something that happens very rarely
Example: "We only see each other once in a blue moon."

7. Under the weather - feeling unwell or sick
Example: "I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I'm going to stay home."

8. Kick the bucket - to die
Example: "After living a long and happy life, he finally kicked the bucket at the age of 95."

9. Jump on the bandwagon - to join others in doing something that is currently popular or fashionable
Example: "Many companies are jumping on the bandwagon and investing in renewable energy."

10. Speak of the devil - when someone you have just been talking about enters the room
Example: "Speak of the devil! We were just talking about you."

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Here are 10 common idioms used in both British and American English, along with examples:

1. Break the ice - to initiate conversation in a social setting
Example: "I told a joke to break the ice at the party."

2. Hit the nail on the head - to describe exactly what is true or accurate
Example: "You hit the nail on the head with that explanation."

3. Piece of cake - something very easy to do
Example: "Passing the exam was a piece of cake for her."

4. Bite the bullet - to endure a painful or unpleasant situation
Example: "I had to bite the bullet and apologize for my mistake."

5. Cost an arm and a leg - to be very expensive
Example: "Buying a new car can cost an arm and a leg these days."

6. Once in a blue moon - something that happens very rarely
Example: "We only see each other once in a blue moon."

7. Under the weather - feeling unwell or sick
Example: "I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I'm going to stay home."

8. Kick the bucket - to die
Example: "After living a long and happy life, he finally kicked the bucket at the age of 95."

9. Jump on the bandwagon - to join others in doing something that is currently popular or fashionable
Example: "Many companies are jumping on the bandwagon and investing in renewable energy."

10. Speak of the devil - when someone you have just been talking about enters the room
Example: "Speak of the devil! We were just talking about you."

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