Idiom
Idiom
An idiom (also called idiomatic expression)
is an expression, word, or phrase that has a figurative meaning conventionally
understood by native speakers. This meaning is different from the literal
meaning of the idiom's individual elements. In other words, idioms don't mean
exactly what the words say. They have, however, hidden meaning.
Examples
- "Kick
the bucket"
- "Spill
the beans"
The meaning of these expressions is different from the
literal meaning or definition of the words of which they are made. Their
meaning are however used figuratively. They mean respectively:
- "to
die "
- "to
tell people secret information"
To understand English as it is spoken in real
life, you have to be familiar with idioms. They are used so much in everyday
English that it is important to be aware of them. You need to learn what they
mean, and how to use them to become an ‘insider’.
This blog post will show you some
of the most popular English idioms currently in use. Remember, knowledge
is power.
1. CRUNCH TIME: the period of time just before a project has to be
completed and everyone has to work hard
·
I’m not getting enough sleep these days. It’s crunch time at work.
2. LET YOUR FREAK FLAG FLY: to let others see your uniqueness
·
My
colleagues were surprised at the Christmas party- I let my freak flag
fly and showed them a break dance routine.
3. GET OUT OF HAND: when you lose control of things, they get out
of hand
·
The
party got out of hand and the guests started to throw bottles at each other.
4. GET YOUR HEAD AROUND IT: to understand something
·
I
just can’t get my head around the fact that Joe is leaving us.
5. DIG IN YOUR HEELS / STICK TO YOUR
GUNS: to refuse to
compromise or change your mind
·
My
parents wanted me to give up writing, but I dug in my heels and
went on to become a famous writer.
·
My
parents wanted me to give up writing, but I stuck to my guns and
went on to become a famous writer.
References :
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/vocabulary-lesson-idioms.phphttp://www.myenglishteacher.eu/blog/50-popular-english-idioms-and-slang-words/
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