Learning activity 1

Evidence: A world of images

In this evidence, you have to create at least seven mnemonic cards that will help
you remember the meaning of seven idioms in English. You should include a
drawing representing the idiom, two examples, and the corresponding translation
into Colombian Spanish (if possible).

Look at the example below:

Idiom: Examples:

To bark up the wrong tree. 1. If he wants me to lend him some money, he is barking up
the wrong tree. I know he never pays back.
Definitions:
2. She’s barking up the wrong tree if she thinks he’s going to
• To look for something in the leave his wife for her.
wrong place.
In Colombian spanish:
• To ask the wrong person.
Mear fuera del tiesto.
• To have completely
misunderstood something.

• To take the wrong course of

action.

Fuente de imágenes: SENA

Note: you have to create the examples and definitions. Do not plagiarize.
Idiom: Examples:
Twist someone’s arm 1. Will there be pretty girls at the party? Oh
Definitions: okay, you twisted my arm, I'll go!.
• that you have great powers of persuasion 2.
and that in the end you managed to get In Colombian spanish:
someone to agree to something after Torcer el brazo a alguien
begging them.

Idiom: Examples:
Stab someone in the back 1. Did you hear that Andrea stabbed Angie
Definitions: in the back last week?
• Means betraying or breaking the trust of a
close person. In Colombian spanish:
Apuñalar a alguien por la espalda
Idiom:
To sit tight
Definitions:
• if someone tells you to sit
tight they want you to wait
patiently and do nothing
unless they tell you otherwise
Idiom:
Hit the books
Definitions:
• it means "study." This is a
way to indicate to your friends
that you are going to study,
either for a final exam
Examples:
1. Who knows Sofii, sometimes they come out quickly but
it could take some time. You’re just going to have to sit
tight and wait
In Colombian spanish:
Sentarse y apretar todo el cuerpo.
Examples:
1. Sorry but I can't watch the game with you tonight, I
have to hit the books. I have a huge exam next week!
In Colombian spanish:
Golpear un libro
Idiom:
On the ball
Definitions:
• it means that you are very
quick to understand certain
things, very prepared for
something or that you react
quickly and correctly to a
certain situation
Idiom:
Under the weather
Definitions:
• If you feel under the weather,
it means that you are not
feeling as usual or that you
may be a little sick.
Examples:
1. Wow, you’ve already finished your assignments? There
not due until next week, you’re really on the ball. I wish I
could be more organized.
.
In Colombian spanish:
Sentado en una pelota
Examples:
1. She’s feeling a little under the weather so be quiet and
let her rest.
In Colombian spanish:
Debajo del Clima
Idiom:
Cut to the chase
Definitions:
• If someone says this idiom to
you, they are telling you to
hurry up and get to the
important part without going
into so many details.
Examples:
1. Hi guys, as we don’t have much time here, so I’m going
to cut to the chase. We’ve been having some major
problems in the office lately.
.
In Colombian spanish:
Ir al grano

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Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning

guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to
develop them and deliver them correctly.

Criterios de evaluación
Aplica estrategias de estudio, haciendo uso del vocabulario y gramática
requeridos.