Tuesday, December 4, 2012

  Idioms

are words, phrases or expressions which are commonly used in everyday conversation by native speakers of English. They are often  metaphorical and make the language more colorful.


Example: Let the cat out of the bag
If you let the cat out of the bag, you reveal a secret.

‍get on in years
Someone who is getting on in years is growing old.
Example: My grandmother is getting on in years. She's no longer able to look after her home without help.
knee-high to a grasshopper:
This term refers to a very young and therefore small child
Look how tall you are! Last time I saw you, you were knee-high to a grasshopper!‍
Fun & Enjoyment
Age with bells on:
If you go somewhere with bells on, you are delighted and eager to go there.
Of course I'll be there - with bells on!
chill out:
When people chill out, often after a period of heavy work or nervous tension, they do something that helps them to calm down and relax for a while.
After a week of exams, the students needed to go and chill out.
in one's element
When you are in your element, you are doing something that you do well, and you are enjoying yourself.
My brother, who is an estate agent, was in his element house-hunting for our parents.
feast your eyes on
If you feast your eyes on something, you are delighted and gratified by what you see.
As he drove along the coast, he feasted his eyes on the beautiful scenery.
footloose and fancy-free
A person who is footlose and fancy free has few responsibilities or commitments of any kind and feels free to do as they please.



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