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Idioms using nationalities and countries
π To go Dutch β to split the bill in a restaurant between everyone who ate together.
βπΎ βSally said she wouldnβt let a man pay for her meal on a first date. She prefers to go Dutch.β
π Dutch courage β drinking a little alcohol to give you courage (bravery/confidence) before you have to do something.
βπΎ βI think Iβll have a glass of whiskey for Dutch courage before I ask that girl if she wants to dance with me.β
π Itβs all Greek to me β this phrase is used when donβt understand or have no knowledge on a topic.
βπΎ βI tried to watch a TV show about physics last night, but I gave up. It was all Greek to me.β
π Chinese whispers β This expression originally comes from a childrenβs game. It is often used as a metaphor for mistakes and inaccurate information which comes from rumours or gossip.
βπΎ βAll this talk about the President resigning is just Chinese whispers. Thereβs no truth to this rumour at all,β
π Pardon my French β This expression is used to apologise usually before, or after, we say something rude or impolite: a swear word.
βπΎ βIf youβll pardon my French, I think heβs a ...!β
π A Mexican Standoff βThis is expression is used when two groups can not agree on what to do next. Often used to describe a situation in business where there is gridlock.
βπΎ βThere seems to be a Mexican standoff in the talks as neither the buyer or seller can agree on a price.β
π A Young Turk β used to describe a young rebel who is part of a group/organization and canβt be controlled.
βπΎ 'I was a bit of a young Turk in the past, but Iβve calmed down a lot nowadays.β
Idioms using nationalities and countries
π To go Dutch β to split the bill in a restaurant between everyone who ate together.
βπΎ βSally said she wouldnβt let a man pay for her meal on a first date. She prefers to go Dutch.β
π Dutch courage β drinking a little alcohol to give you courage (bravery/confidence) before you have to do something.
βπΎ βI think Iβll have a glass of whiskey for Dutch courage before I ask that girl if she wants to dance with me.β
π Itβs all Greek to me β this phrase is used when donβt understand or have no knowledge on a topic.
βπΎ βI tried to watch a TV show about physics last night, but I gave up. It was all Greek to me.β
π Chinese whispers β This expression originally comes from a childrenβs game. It is often used as a metaphor for mistakes and inaccurate information which comes from rumours or gossip.
βπΎ βAll this talk about the President resigning is just Chinese whispers. Thereβs no truth to this rumour at all,β
π Pardon my French β This expression is used to apologise usually before, or after, we say something rude or impolite: a swear word.
βπΎ βIf youβll pardon my French, I think heβs a ...!β
π A Mexican Standoff βThis is expression is used when two groups can not agree on what to do next. Often used to describe a situation in business where there is gridlock.
βπΎ βThere seems to be a Mexican standoff in the talks as neither the buyer or seller can agree on a price.β
π A Young Turk β used to describe a young rebel who is part of a group/organization and canβt be controlled.
βπΎ 'I was a bit of a young Turk in the past, but Iβve calmed down a lot nowadays.β
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β»οΈ Weather idioms π§β π€ β»οΈ
Idioms can be confusing for non-native speakers.
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βͺοΈ Here are six common weather idioms: βͺοΈ
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raining cats and dogs
βοΈ
e.g : Itβs terrible weather outside; itβs raining cats and dogs.
to weather the storm
βοΈ
e.g : The government is in a crisis but they look like they will weather the storm.
to be snowed under
βοΈ
e.g : Oh, no! Not another new project. Iβm already snowed under. I donβt have time to do any more.
βοΈ every cloud has a silver lining
e.g : Donβt worry about losing your job, it might be the best thing thatβs happened to you. Remember, every cloud has a silver lining!
stormy waters
βοΈ
e.g : The government is in stormy waters over its new transportation policy.
e.g : Iβm in stormy waters with my girlfriend; I didnβt get home till 2 oβclock this morning.
to be a bit under the weather
βοΈ
e.g : Iβm taking the day off work today β Iβm feeling a bit under the weather.
e.g : You look a bit under the weather, John. Arenβt you feeling well?
β»οΈ Weather idioms π§β π€ β»οΈ
Idioms can be confusing for non-native speakers.
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Someone might say to you that you look a bit under the weather. Or perhaps youβve heard someone say they were snowed under. What did they mean?π΄
Well, they definitely werenβt speaking about the weather. They were using an idiom, i.e. a phrase whose collective meaning is different to the meaning of its individual words.βͺοΈ Here are six common weather idioms: βͺοΈ
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raining cats and dogs
βοΈ
very heavy raine.g : Itβs terrible weather outside; itβs raining cats and dogs.
to weather the storm
βοΈ
to get through a difficult time and survivee.g : The government is in a crisis but they look like they will weather the storm.
to be snowed under
βοΈ
to have too much work or things to doe.g : Oh, no! Not another new project. Iβm already snowed under. I donβt have time to do any more.
βοΈ every cloud has a silver lining
to always find something positive in a bad situatione.g : Donβt worry about losing your job, it might be the best thing thatβs happened to you. Remember, every cloud has a silver lining!
stormy waters
βοΈ
to be in trouble, to be going through a period of problemse.g : The government is in stormy waters over its new transportation policy.
e.g : Iβm in stormy waters with my girlfriend; I didnβt get home till 2 oβclock this morning.
to be a bit under the weather
βοΈ
to feel ill, sick, not feeling completely well e.g : Iβm taking the day off work today β Iβm feeling a bit under the weather.
e.g : You look a bit under the weather, John. Arenβt you feeling well?
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π‘ Make yourself at home π‘
πΉExample
Can I have a glass of water?
Sure, the kitchen is right there. Make yourself at home.
πΉExample
Nice house
Thanks. Sit down. Make yourself at home.
π‘ Make yourself at home π‘
This expression is used to invite someone to sit down and relax or to do what they want when they visit our home.πΉExample
Can I have a glass of water?
Sure, the kitchen is right there. Make yourself at home.
πΉExample
Nice house
Thanks. Sit down. Make yourself at home.
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Commonly used English idioms
Public transport.
π Meaning:
π Example:
Commonly used English idioms
Public transport.
π Meaning:
A system of vehicles such as buses and trains which operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public.π Example:
"People should use public transport more to avoid congestion on the roads."ββ#idiom
"Two-time someone"
βto be unfaithful to someoneβ.
/to cheat on or betray one's spouse or lover by dating or seeing someone else.
Examples:
When Mrs. Franklin learned that Mr. Franklin was two-timing her, she left him.
Ann told Bob that if he ever two-timed her, she would cause him a lot of trouble.
I βended the βrelationship when I βfound out he was two-timing me.
"Two-time someone"
βto be unfaithful to someoneβ.
/to cheat on or betray one's spouse or lover by dating or seeing someone else.
Examples:
When Mrs. Franklin learned that Mr. Franklin was two-timing her, she left him.
Ann told Bob that if he ever two-timed her, she would cause him a lot of trouble.
I βended the βrelationship when I βfound out he was two-timing me.
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β "Blind date"
πΉ Meaning:
πΈA blind date is an arrangement made for you to spend a romantic evening with someone you have never met before.
πΉExample:
πΈMy cousin met a man on a blind date and they went out for six years
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β "Blind date"
πΉ Meaning:
πΈA blind date is an arrangement made for you to spend a romantic evening with someone you have never met before.
πΉExample:
πΈMy cousin met a man on a blind date and they went out for six years
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β³οΈDon't wash your dirty linen in every public
βοΈmeaning: Do not talk about your private family problems in public.
β»οΈeg. => Grandson: How are we going to make Dad stop drinking?
Grandmother: Hush! Don't wash your dirty linen in public.
β³οΈDon't wash your dirty linen in every public
βοΈmeaning: Do not talk about your private family problems in public.
β»οΈeg. => Grandson: How are we going to make Dad stop drinking?
Grandmother: Hush! Don't wash your dirty linen in public.
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ββπNeck of the woods
βπΎMeaning β A neighborhood or nearby area.
This expression usually refers to the area where
somebody lives. A wood is an area of land covered
with trees.
π’Usage:
When could you use this idiom?
You want to visit a friend because they live in an
area you are visiting. If you are visiting an unfamiliar
area. You are returning home after a long holiday.
You are visiting an area you know very well.
πΊExamples:
β¦οΈβYou were in Winchester?
Thatβs my neck of the woods!
Why didnβt you pop in for a
cuppa?β
β¦οΈI havenβt been in this neck of
the woods for years.
ββπNeck of the woods
βπΎMeaning β A neighborhood or nearby area.
This expression usually refers to the area where
somebody lives. A wood is an area of land covered
with trees.
π’Usage:
When could you use this idiom?
You want to visit a friend because they live in an
area you are visiting. If you are visiting an unfamiliar
area. You are returning home after a long holiday.
You are visiting an area you know very well.
πΊExamples:
β¦οΈβYou were in Winchester?
Thatβs my neck of the woods!
Why didnβt you pop in for a
cuppa?β
β¦οΈI havenβt been in this neck of
the woods for years.
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π΄The other way round/around
βΊοΈSo you invited Karen to your party?
πNo, the other way round - she invited me to her party.
πΉExample 2
π€You said the plane leaves at four and arrives at six?
πNo, the other way round. It leaves at six and arrives at four the next morning.
π€I see.
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π΄The other way round/around
We use this expression to say that some information was backwards.πΉExample 1
βΊοΈSo you invited Karen to your party?
πNo, the other way round - she invited me to her party.
πΉExample 2
π€You said the plane leaves at four and arrives at six?
πNo, the other way round. It leaves at six and arrives at four the next morning.
π€I see.
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πfind your feet
βπΎMeaning:
If you're still finding your feet, you're still adjusting to a
new place or a new situation.
πFor example:
βͺοΈIt takes a while to find your feet when you start a new
job, but you'll soon figure out who's who and what's what.
βͺοΈGary's been studying here for three months and he still
hasn't found his feet. Maybe he should try something else.
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πfind your feet
βπΎMeaning:
If you're still finding your feet, you're still adjusting to a
new place or a new situation.
πFor example:
βͺοΈIt takes a while to find your feet when you start a new
job, but you'll soon figure out who's who and what's what.
βͺοΈGary's been studying here for three months and he still
hasn't found his feet. Maybe he should try something else.
βββββββββ
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Commonly used English idioms
Public transport.
π Meaning:
π Example:
Commonly used English idioms
Public transport.
π Meaning:
A system of vehicles such as buses and trains which operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public.π Example:
"People should use public transport more to avoid congestion on the roads."Forwarded from The Moroccan MARKETER
zero tolerance
Meaning
If something is given zero tolerance, it won't be accepted even once.
For example
Because of the school's zero-tolerance policy, our boy was expelled for smoking just one cigarette.
How can a society based on Christian morals and forgiveness of sin have a zero-tolerance approach to petty crime?
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Meaning
If something is given zero tolerance, it won't be accepted even once.
For example
Because of the school's zero-tolerance policy, our boy was expelled for smoking just one cigarette.
How can a society based on Christian morals and forgiveness of sin have a zero-tolerance approach to petty crime?
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Forwarded from The Moroccan MARKETER
on the off-chance
Meaning
You can say you're doing something "on the off-chance" if you're doing it because it might lead to something that you want, even though it's not definite.
For example
Photographers follow celebrities around on the off-chance that they can get a good photograph of them and sell it.
I'll call Frank and tell him where we are on the off-chance that he can join us.
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Meaning
You can say you're doing something "on the off-chance" if you're doing it because it might lead to something that you want, even though it's not definite.
For example
Photographers follow celebrities around on the off-chance that they can get a good photograph of them and sell it.
I'll call Frank and tell him where we are on the off-chance that he can join us.
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Knock it off!
Meaning
You can say "Knock it off!" when someone is doing something wrong, or something that's annoying you, and you want them to stop it.
For example
Lek was squirting everyone with his water pistol until his older brother grabbed him and said, "Knock it off, will you?"
The referee ran over to the players who were wrestling on the ground and said, "Knock it off or you'll both get a booking."
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cut out
INFORMAL
Meaning
If you tell someone to "Cut it out!", you want them to stop doing something annoying.
For example
cut out sth Cut out the fighting, you two, and do your homework.
cut sth out The kids were playing cricket near the house until their father told them to cut it out before they broke a window.
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Knock it off!
Meaning
You can say "Knock it off!" when someone is doing something wrong, or something that's annoying you, and you want them to stop it.
For example
Lek was squirting everyone with his water pistol until his older brother grabbed him and said, "Knock it off, will you?"
The referee ran over to the players who were wrestling on the ground and said, "Knock it off or you'll both get a booking."
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cut out
INFORMAL
Meaning
If you tell someone to "Cut it out!", you want them to stop doing something annoying.
For example
cut out sth Cut out the fighting, you two, and do your homework.
cut sth out The kids were playing cricket near the house until their father told them to cut it out before they broke a window.
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All cats are grey in the darkππ
Explanation: In the dark of night, appearances do not matter (because it is so difficult to see anything).
Example: A: "I can't believe you're going on a date with someone you've never met before! What if you don't think he's attractive?" B: "Ah, all cats are gray in the dark, so it will be fine."
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Explanation: In the dark of night, appearances do not matter (because it is so difficult to see anything).
Example: A: "I can't believe you're going on a date with someone you've never met before! What if you don't think he's attractive?" B: "Ah, all cats are gray in the dark, so it will be fine."
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