Learning activity 1

Evidence: A world of images

Idiom: Examples:

It will dawn and we will see.
Definitions:
A decision will be made to resolve the
issue the next day so as not to make hot
decisions.
1. Cristina does not go out at night when
there are thunderstorms. Neither do I.
2. Estefanía does not accept a job until she
knows her salary. Neither do I
In Colombian spanish:
Amanecerá y Veremos.
 Examples:
Idiom:
Better bird in hand than a hundred
1. Carla accepted a job with a minimum wage
flying.
and long duration. Me too
Definitions:

Prioritize the safe over the uncertain, 2. My wife was offered to change jobs and I do
which could be better. not accept. I do not accept either.

In Colombian spanish:

Mejor pájaro en mano que cien volando

Idiom: Examples:

To foolish words, deaf ears. 1. People say you're nuts. Me too.

Definitions: 2. Arnulfo does not believe in the lies they

tell about him. Neither do I.
Ignore malicious comments
In Colombian spanish:

A palabras necias, oídos sordos.

Idiom: Examples:

A hot potato. 1. Pedro shouldn’t celebrate a goal in the

opposite team player, neither should I.
2. When you have to mediate between Pedro
Definitions: and Fernando hasn’t either.

It is a problem or situation that is difficult

to deal with and causes a lot of
In Colombian spanish:
disagreement.
Una papa caliente.
 Examples:

Idiom:

1. Camilo bought some promotional shoes and

He came for wool and came out shorn. they were broken, me too.

2. They wanted to steal our cell phone, my

Definitions: friend Johan did not have it and neither did I.
Applies to the person seeking to make
a profit and resulted in a loss. In Colombian spanish:

Vino por lana y salió trasquilado

Idiom: Examples:

We must come together if we want to win 1. They are successful. I am too.

the battle. 2. Valeria and Patricia will travel to Europe,
Kelly and I will too.

Definitions:
In Colombian spanish:
You need to be with anybody that has the
same goal. Debemos unirnos si queremos ganar la batalla.
Idiom: Examples:

When the river sounds, stones carry.
Definitions:
1. Your grandmother said not to go to the
farm because it was dangerous and not
pay attention. Neither do me.
2. Fernanda bought tickets for the soccer
world cup. Me too.

Someone's rumors have some truth.

In Colombian spanish:

Cuando el río suena, piedras lleva