Idioms_and_Vocabulary_ g4 Presentation.pptx

Idioms_and_Vocabulary_ g4 Presentation

1. Between a Rock and a Hard Place Meaning: Feeling confused or stuck between two difficult choices. Example: I was between a rock and a hard place when both my friends asked me to help them at the same time.

2. Get Off on the Wrong Foot Meaning: To start something badly; make a bad first impression. Example: I got off on the wrong foot with my new teacher when I came late on the first day.

3. Pull Your Weight Meaning: To work hard and do your fair share of the work. Example: Everyone in the team must pull their weight to finish the project.

4. Pulling My Leg Meaning: Joking or teasing someone in a playful way. Example: You can’t be serious—you’re just pulling my leg!

5. Butterflies in My Stomach Meaning: Feeling nervous or anxious. Example: I always get butterflies in my stomach before giving a presentation.

6. Right Off the Bat Meaning: Immediately; right away. Example: He knew the answer right off the bat.

7. Cut It Out Meaning: Stop immediately. Example: Hey, stop shouting! Cut it out!

8. Piece of Cake Meaning: Something very easy to do. Example: The math test was a piece of cake for her.

9. Uncertain Meaning: Not sure or undecided. Example: I’m uncertain about which color to choose for the project.

10. Ashamed Meaning: Feeling bad or guilty about something. Example: He felt ashamed after breaking his promise.

11. Avoided Meaning: Stayed away from something or someone. Example: She avoided talking about the problem.

12. Self-Esteem Meaning: Having pride and confidence in oneself. Example: Positive feedback helps students build their self-esteem.

13. Delayed Meaning: Made someone or something late. Example: The flight was delayed because of bad weather.

14. Handled Meaning: Managed or dealt with a situation. Example: She handled the difficult question very well.

15. Advise Meaning: To give your opinion or recommendation. Example: The teacher advised us to study a little every day.

16. Accountable Meaning: Responsible for your actions. Example: Each student is accountable for completing their homework.

17. Desperately Meaning: In a worried or anxious way; with great need. Example: He desperately wanted to find his lost wallet.

18. Hesitated Meaning: Paused before doing or saying something. Example: She hesitated before answering the difficult question.

19. Uncomfortably Meaning: Uneasily; in an awkward or uneasy way. Example: He shifted uncomfortably in his seat during the long meeting.

20. Inspiration Meaning: A sudden bright idea or motivation. Example: Her teacher’s words gave her the inspiration to write a story.