1,200+ real English idioms

You know every word. You still miss the meaning.

That gap between textbook English and real English is made of idioms. Learn one a day — with its origin story, real video of native speakers, and spaced-repetition quizzes that make it stick for good.

Get it on Google PlayiOS coming soon
✓  Free forever core✓  Works offline✓  No account needed
English Idiom Academy app welcome screen

One idiom a day. Learned for good.

Open the app and your first idiom is waiting — no setup, no account. Every expression comes with everything you need to actually use it.

Step 1

Meaning & usage

Know exactly when, where, and how to use each expression in conversation.

Step 2

Origin story

Learn where the idiom comes from, so it's memorable instead of random.

Step 3

Real video

Watch native speakers use the expression in authentic, unscripted contexts.

Step 4

Quiz to recall

Spaced-repetition quizzes resurface past idioms at scientifically timed intervals.

Inside the app

Browse by topic

Work, emotions, money, relationships, sports and dozens more. Search any expression — your complete idiom reference in one place.

Build custom quizzes

Target the topics that matter, review the ones you find hardest, or build focused sessions before an exam.

Stay consistent

Daily streaks and achievement badges keep you coming back. Five minutes a day is all it takes.

Built for serious learners

For intermediate and advanced learners tired of missing the meaning when native speakers use figurative language. One idiom a day means 365 expressions mastered in a year — enough to transform how you follow real conversations.

  • Preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge exams
  • Working in an English-speaking environment
  • Studying independently, alongside any routine

Why deep context beats memorization

Flashcard apps teach you a definition you forget by next week. Combining a daily lesson with origin, real video, and timed review builds knowledge that survives — and shows up when you actually need it in conversation.

1,200+

Curated idioms and phrases native speakers actually use

365

Expressions mastered in a year at one a day

5 min

A day is all consistency requires

$0

Core lessons, quizzes and library, free forever

Questions, answered

Is it really free?

Core features are free forever — no hidden subscriptions, no bait-and-switch trials. Optional in-app purchases exist, but nothing essential is locked behind them.

Does it work offline?

All lessons, quizzes and idiom data work with no connection — study on the bus or on a plane. Video clips stream from YouTube, so those need a signal.

Do I need an account?

No. Install the app and your first idiom is waiting — no sign-up, no setup, no data collected.

What level is it for?

Intermediate and advanced learners. It works as a standalone vocabulary tool or as a companion to exam prep and existing study routines.

Is there an iPhone version?

Android is available today on Google Play. An iOS version is in the works.

Free forever. No bait-and-switch.

Core features are free, lessons and quizzes work offline, and there are no hidden subscriptions. Tap install and you're learning your first idiom in under 30 seconds.

Get it on Google Play

iOS version coming soon