IDIOMS

An idiom (also called idiomatic
expression) is an expression, word, or
phrase that has a figurative meaning
conventionally understood by native
speakers.
This meaning is different from the
literal meaning of the idiom's
individual elements. In other words,
idioms don't mean exactly what the
words say. They have, however, hidden
meaning.
Examples
•"Kick the bucket"
•"Spill the beans"
They mean respectively:
 "to die "
"to tell people secret information"
A penny for your thoughts
•A way of asking what someone is
thinking
Actions speak louder than words
•People's intentions can be judged better
by what they do than what they say.
Add insult to injury
To further a loss with mockery or
indignity; to worsen an unfavorable
situation.
At the drop of a hat
Meaning: without any hesitation;
instantly.
Barking up the wrong tree
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing
the wrong person
Beat around the bush
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking
directly about the issue.
Blessing in disguise
Something good that isn't recognized at
first.
Burn the midnight oil
To work late into the night, alluding to
the time before electric lighting.
Cry over spilt milk
When you complain about a loss from
the past.
Devil's Advocate
To present a counter argument
Don't count your chickens before the
eggs have hatched
This idiom is used to express "Don't make
plans for something that might not
happen".
Elvis has left the building
The show has come to an end. It's all over.
Every cloud has a silver lining
Be optimistic, even difficult times will
lead to better days.
In the heat of the moment
Overwhelmed by what is happening in
the moment.
1) I can’t afford this purse! It _______. I won’t
be able to pay my rent!
2) His birthday was supposed to be a
surprise! I can’t believe you _____.
Now he knows!
3) Ha! John has been promising to
paint the house for five years….
Maybe when _______.
4) Yeah, it’ll _______. I need to sign
some papers at Jenny’s school
anyway so i’ll pick her up for you
too.
5) I don’t really like going out to bars
anymore. I only go _______.
6) I’m sorry I can’t come into work
today. I’m ________. I have a sore
throat and runny nose.
7) They tried ________ when
installing the pipes for the house and
now we have leaks only one month
after purchasing it!
8) We missed our flight to Paris
because the connecting flight was
late and to ______ they made us pay
for a new ticket as if it was our fault!
9) I can’t wait to see you perform on
stage tonight! ______!
10) Jane is just never on time to
work, it’s really annoying. O wow,
______ here she comes…
1. Costs an arm and a leg
This idiom is used when something is very expensive.
2. ‘Let the cat out of the bag’ – to accidentally reveal a secret.
3.When pigs fly’ – something that will never happen.
4. ‘To kill two birds with one stone’ – to solve two problems at once.
5.‘Once in a blue moon’ – an event that happens infrequently.
6. To feel under the weather’– to not feel well.
7. ‘To cut corners’ – to do something badly or cheaply.
8. ‘To add insult to injury’ – to make a situation worse.
9. ‘Break a leg’ – means ‘good luck’ (often said to actors before they go on stage).
10. ‘Speak of the devil’ – this means that the person you’re just talking about
actually turns up at that moment.