Business English Idioms and Phrases beginning with K :



The English language is fast emerging as the most effective universal medium of communication. To be a part of the global quest for personal and academic excellence, to be an efficient component of this highly competitive global environment, you need the ability to speak your mind freely, effectively, fluently and confidently. If you lack these skills, you could be losing out on a lot more than you think!


Regardless of the language that you are trying to learn, connecting the way words sound with how they look on paper is a difficult task. Because the pronunciation rules for English are not consistent, you may often come to points where you will have a difficult time determining how to say things correctly.


It is also important to realize that the English has accents and dialects like any other language. As a result, you may feel confused when you are told to pronounce a word in a certain way, only to hear it spoken in a different way by someone else. Nevertheless, there are still a number of methods that you can use to develop your English speaking skills.


Learning English is easier if you have a sound knowledge of the idiomatic expressions in English. Idioms are a very important aspect of any language. Idioms and phrases can be formed in many ways. Consider the idiomatic phrase TAKE ONE’S HAT OFF. The expression means to admire or respect someone.


For example :


He always works so hard on is English, you have to take your hat off to him.


Similarly, the word MAN has been used to form many idioms. The parts of the body have been used to form numerous idioms. The names of various animals and various objects have also been used to form idioms.


Events and stories from Theology, History, Geography, Science, Mythology, Legend, Romance, Economics, Linguistics, Medicine, Law, Politics, Current Events, Sports, Mathematics, Biology, Philosophy and other subjects have been used in order to create this interesting branch of English Idioms and Phrases.


Not every item in this page is an idiom. Collocations, common sayings, proverbs and interesting expressions have all been embodied here.


The aim is to help the student in every way possible to use English in an impressive and colourful manner.

1. Kangaroo Court
   
2. Keen as Mustard
   
3. Keep Abreast
   
4. Keep At Bay
   
5. Keep Body and Soul Together
   
6. Keep in Touch
   
7. Keep It on The QT
   
8. Keep It Under Your Hat
   
9. Keep Mum
   
10. Keep Posted
    
11. Keep Someone or Something at Arm’s Length
    
12. Keep Someone On Their Toes
    
13. Keep The Wolf At Bay
    
14. Keep Up With The Joneses
    
15. Keep Your Chin Up
    
16. Keep Your Cool
    
17. Keep Your Ear to The Ground
    
18. Keep Your Eye On The Ball
    
19. Keep Your Eye on The Prize
    
20. Keep Your Eyes Peeled
    
21. Keep Your Fingers Crossed
    
22. Keep Your Hair On
    
23. Keep Your Head
    
24. Keep Your Head above Water
    
25. Keep Your Nose Clean
    
26. Keep Your Nose To The Grindstone
    
27. Keep Your Options Open
    
28. Keep Your Pecker Up
    
29. Keep Your Powder Dry
    
30. Keep Your Shirt On
    
31. Keep Your Wig On
    
32. Kettle Of Fish
    
33. Kick A Habit
    
34. Kick Away The Ladder
    
35. Kick In The Teeth
    
36. Kick Something Into The Long Grass
    
37. Kick The Ballistics
    
38. Kick The Bucket
    
39. Kick Up You Heels
    
40. Kick Your Heels
    
41. Kicked To Touch
    
42. Kid Gloves
    
43. Kill The Goose That Lays The Golden Egg.
    
44. Kill Two Birds with One Stone
    
45. Kindred Spirit
    
46. King of The Castle
    
47. King’s Ransom
    
48. Kiss and Tell
    
49. Kiss of Death
    
50. Kiss Something Goodbye
    
51. Kissing Cousin
    
52. Kitchen-Sink Drama
    
53. Kith And Kin
    
54. Knee-Jerk Reaction
    
55. Knickers in A Twist
    
56. Knight in Shining Armour
    
57. Knit Your Brows
    
58. Knock Them Dead
    
59. Knock On Wood
    
60. Knock Something On The Head
    
61. Knock The Pins From Under Someone
    
62. Knock Your Block Off
    
63. Knock Your Socks Off
    
64. Know A Hawk From A Handsaw
    
65. Know Full Well
    
66. Know The Ropes
    
67. Know Where All The Bodies Are Buried
    
68. Know Which Side of The Bread is Buttered On
    
69. Know Which Way The Wind Blows
    
70. Know Your Onions
    
71. Know Your Place

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