Understand idioms and

expressions
Karen Estefany Vilchez Alfaro

Keila Athanai de la Cruz Bernuy

I didn’t want to take any chances

This expression it’s about take risks. It express

don’t do something that is risky or dangerous. For
example:
• The didn’t take any chances and called the fire
department when they smell the gas.
Ive got my heart set on
It means that you are passionate about or like something or
have preferences towards something in particular. For
example:
• My mom relates it when she says, "I have a hunch", when
choosing a team or in the lottery.