Idioms, phrases for everyday use..-1.pptx

Idioms, phrases for everyday use..-1.pptx

1. IDIOMS, phrases and Phrasal verbs

2. Something that is very easy Ex. This exam is a piece of cake It’s a piece of cake

3. It’s not rocket science Used to say that you do not think that something is very difficult to do or to understand . Ex. Basketball is not rocket science. I t's about putting the ball in the basket.

4. Used when you're not feeling good. Ex . I don't feel like hanging out today. I'm feeling a bit under the weather.” To feel under the weather

5. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON Not very often ; rarely Ex. My sister lives in Alaska, I only see her once in a blue moon .

6. Speak of the Devil Said when a person appears just after being mentioned.

7. Through thick and thin If you support or stay with someone through thick and thin, you always support or stay with them, even if there are problems or difficulties. My best friend has supported me through thick and thin .

8. Hit the sack It means to go to sleep . Ex. I’m exhausted, it’s time for me to hit the sack!

9. Bite off more than you can chew Take on a difficult work that is beyond your capabilities . Ex. She’s bitting off more than she can chew taking all those classes . By accepting two part -time Jobs, he’s clearly bitting off more than he can chew .

10. Very common or not special Ex. Those antique dishes are pretty, but they're a dime a dozen. A DIME A DOZEN

11. A blessing in disguise A good thing that seemed bad at first Ex. Losing that job was a blessing in disguise really.

12. Tell a secret.  Example Brady’s surprise party is going to be great if you don’t let the cat out of the bag. Let the cat out of the bag

13. Calm down and behave normally Example Stop crying and put yourself together Pull yourself together

14. The apple of someone’s eye The person who someone loves most and is very proud of Ex. His youngest daughter was the apple of his eye.

15. Every cloud has a silver lining You can find good in every bad situation. Ex. Even though you just got fired, remember that every cloud has a silver lining—at least you don’t have to work for that grouchy boss anymore!

16. To make an extra effort.  Ex: My dentist always goes the extra mile, offering free back massages at the end of a stressful tooth extraction.  Go the extra mile

17. raining very heavily Ex. I wanted to go to play outside, but it was raining cats and dogs It’s raining cats and dogs

18. To tolerate something or someone. Ex. Somehow Liza could   put up with Jessica’s cynical attitude. Put up with

19. Fed up (with) bored, annoyed, or disappointed, especially by something that you have experienced for too long Ex. I’m fed up with my job.

20. To think about something for a while before making a decision. Example.   Don’t tell me whether you’ll move to Texas with me or not today. Sleep on it, and get back to me tomorrow. Sleep on it

21. Cut down on To reduce the amount or quantity of something Ex. I'm trying to cut down on caffeine .

22. Get away with T o commit a crime without incurring any negative consequences Ex. By jumping over the barriers, he got away without paying for a ticket.