10 classic English idioms
May 18, 2020 10:36 pm
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I hope you are well during this unprecedented time 😊!
Welcome to this week's newsletter. Today we will talk about IDIOMS.
In this email I would like to list and explain 10 English classic idioms :
A penny for your thoughts
A way of asking someone to share their thoughts with you. For example: 'I'll give you a penny if you tell me your thoughts'
An arm and a leg
A phrase used to massively over exaggerate when something might be overly priced. For example: 'This pint cost me an arm and a leg!!' When in reality they're just paying an extortionate amount than what they're used to.
Back to the drawing board
Used to indicate that an idea, scheme or proposal has been unsuccessful and that a new one should be devised.
Barking up the wrong tree
You’re looking in the wrong place – accusing the wrong person or pursuing a mistaken or misguided line of thought.
Beat around the bush
A typical British saying meaning you're purposely avoiding the topic in subject, not speaking directly about the issue.
Curiosity killed the cat
Meaning being too inquisitive can lead you to an unpleasant situation. Finding out an answer may in fact ruin the question for you.
Don’t count your chickens before your eggs have hatched
Basically don’t make plans for something that might not happen. For example, don't spend all your birthday money before you get it - as you might not get any at all.
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Don’t put all your hope/resources in one possibility, loose the basket and you're left hopeless.
Hit the nail on the head
A saying that simply means you have done or said something exactly right – matching someone’s feelings/point.
It takes two to tango
Meaning certain actions need more than one person to work successfully. A tango with one person is not as successful as one with two people involved so therefore, it takes two to tango.
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