Everyday Idioms!!!
Learn fun American Idioms every week!!!
Friday, August 12, 2011
to cheer up / cheer someone up
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Example 1: Emily : I just failed my driving test. I'll never get my license! Matt : Oh no! That's ok. Don't be so sad. I can h...
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
out of the blue
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Read the following examples to guess the meaning for out of the blue Example 1: I was washing dishes after dinner last night when out o...
Thursday, August 4, 2011
to take off
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Idiom: to take off Context #1: Joe: What time is it? Sam: It's 3 o'clock. Joe: Oh man! I have to take off . I have a doctor's ...
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
to be bummed
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to be bummed (out) Context #1: Steve: What's wrong? You look like you are really bummed . Alex: Yeah...my girlfiend told me that she wa...
Thursday, July 28, 2011
To Cut Down on Something
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To Cut Down on Something Please try to guess the meaning of the idiom in bold : Sheryl has gained 45 lbs (pounds) in the last couple of mont...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
To Step on Someone's Toes
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To Step on Someone’s Toes Read the following e-mail and try to guess the meaning of the idiom “to step on someone’s toes”: Hi Karen, You won...
Thursday, July 21, 2011
mom and pop
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Idiom : Mom and pop; used as an adjective First example : My parents have never been rich, but they were always able to provide for us. I sp...
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