hi again
hope everything is good
my topic today is about IDIOM , but first let me define what is an idiom
Idioms are words, phrases, or expressions that cannot be taken literally. In other words, when used in everyday language, they have a meaning other than the basic one you would find in the dictionary. Every language has its own idioms. Learning them makes understanding and using a language a lot easier and more fun
Here is list of common idioms that is really useful for
english learner
A Blessing In Disguise:
Something good that isn't recognized at first.
A Chip On Your Shoulder:
Being upset for something that happened in the past
A Drop in the Bucket:
A very small part of something big or whole.
A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned:
By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little).
A Piece of Cake:
A task that can be accomplished very easily.
Add Fuel To The Fire:
Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is.
Back To Square One:
Having to start all over again.
Barking Up The Wrong Tree:
A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve.
Beating Around The Bush:
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
Break A Leg:
A superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the opposite.
Chew someone out:
Verbally scold someone.
Come Hell Or High Water:
Any difficult situation or obstacle.
Cross Your Fingers:
To hope that something happens the way you want it to.
Cry Wolf:
Intentionally raise a false alarm.
Dog Days of Summer:
The hottest days of the summer season.
Dry Run:
Rehearsal.
Excuse my French:
Please forgive me for cussing.
Fuddy-duddy:
An old-fashioned and foolish type of person.
Get Over It:
To move beyond something that is bothering you.
Green Room:
The waiting room, especially for those who are about to go on a tv or radio show.
Hit The Books:
To study, especially for a test or exam.
Keep An Eye On Him:
You should carefully watch him.
Kick The Bucket:
Die.
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie:
To avoid restarting a conflict.
Mum's the word:
To keep quiet. To say nothing.
Raining Cats and Dogs:
A very loud and noisy rain storm.
Smell Something Fishy:
Detecting that something isn't right and there might be a reason for it.
The Ball Is In Your Court:
It is your decision this time.
You Are What You Eat:
In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods
Zero Tolerance:
No crime or law breaking big or small will be overlooked.