Teacher Yvette
Added2009-04-16 10:24:00
IDIOMS
 Idiom- is a phrase whose meaning cannot be determined by the literal definition of the phrase itself, but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is known only through common use.. 1. A Blessing In Disguise: Something good that isn't recognized at first. Example: "The hotel is full tonight; we will need to find a new place to stay. Maybe it's just a blessing in disguise; I've been wanting to try a new place anyway." 2. A Chip On Your Shoulder: Being upset for something that happened in the past. Example: "He lost his game this morning, and now he has a chip on his shoulder." 3. A Doubting Thomas: A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something. Example: "You have to provide a proof to him, we all know that his a doubting Thomas." 4. Barking Up The Wrong Tree: Making a mistake or a false assumption in something you are trying to achieve. Example: "I have been trying to solve this one problem for an hour. I really do not know how to do it." Reply: "Yes, I can see that. You've been barking up the wrong tree." 5. "Beating Around The Bush: Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. Examples: "Stop beating around the bush and give us your final decision." "I wish Jack would stop beating around the bush and tell me what he really thinks." 6. Break A Leg: "A superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the opposite." Example: "Whatever the army or navy want, the Continental Roll [and Steel Foundry] will turn out ... Or break a leg trying." 7. Cock and Bull Story: An unbelievable tale. Example: "My mother used to tell a cock and bull story about fairies when I was a child." 8. Drink like a fish: To drink very heavily. Example: "Give me the bottle, I can drink like a Fish now, like an Elephant." 9. Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining: Be optomistic, even difficult times will lead to better days. Example: "What am I going to do? My girlfriend has left me again!" Reply: "Don't worry. It will be all right. Every cloud has a silver lining." 10. Let Bygones Be Bygones: To forget about a disagreement or argument. Example: "Nancy held a grudge against her teacher for a long time, but she finally decided to let bygones be bygones." |