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IDIOMS

IDIOMS. What is an idiom?. An idiom is a combination of words that has a meaning that is different from the meanings of the individual words themselves.

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IDIOMS

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  1. IDIOMS MLVR- October 24, 2008

  2. What is an idiom? MLVR- October 24, 2008

  3. An idiom is a combination of words that has a meaning that is different from the meanings of the individual words themselves MLVR- October 24, 2008

  4. It can have a literal meaning in one situation and a different idiomatic meaning in another situation. It is a phrase which does not always follow the normal rules of meaning and grammar. MLVR- October 24, 2008

  5. Example of an IDIOM • To sit on the fence can literally mean that one is sitting on a fence. I sat on the fence and watched the game. • However, the idiomatic meaning of to sit on the fenceis that one is not making a clear choice regarding some issue.The politician sat on the fence and would not give his opinion about the tax issue. MLVR- October 24, 2008

  6. Many idioms are similar to expressions in other languages and can be easy for a learner to understand. Other idioms come from older phrases which have changed over time. • To hold one's horsesmeans to stop and wait patiently for someone or something. It comes from a time when people rode horses and would have to hold their horses while waiting for someone or something."Hold your horses," I said when my friend started to leave the store. MLVR- October 24, 2008

  7. Other idioms come from such things as sports that are common in the United Kingdom or the United States and may require some special cultural knowledge to easily understand them. • To cover all of one's basesmeans to thoroughly prepare for or deal with a situation. • It comes from the American game of baseball where you must cover or protect the bases. • I tried to cover all of my bases when I went to the job interview. MLVR- October 24, 2008

  8. IDIOM QUIZ Please take out a sheet of paper and your pen. Let us check your knowledge on IDIOMS. MLVR- October 24, 2008

  9. Idiom Quizzes - Money • My sister's husband is (in good financial condition) after many financial problems last year. (a) cooking the books (b) betting his bottom dollar (c) back on his feet (d) bringing home the bacon MLVR- October 24, 2008

  10. IDIOM QUIZ • I spent my (last small amount of savings) on a ticket for a basketball game. (a) bottom dollar (b) cold hard cash (c) money to burn (d) kickback MLVR- October 24, 2008

  11. IDIOM QUIZ • My father worked hard all of his life (earning the family living). • passing the buck • paying through the nose • stone broke • bringing home the bacon MLVR- October 24, 2008

  12. IDIOM QUIZ • I decided to (sell all of my belongings) and go and work overseas. (a) strike it rich (b) cash in my chips (c) put in my two cents (d) tighten my belt MLVR- October 24, 2008

  13. IDIOM QUIZ 4. The teacher (got no response) from the students when she asked the question to the class. (a) took attendance (b) filled in the blanks (c) drew a blank (d) cracked a book MLVR- October 24, 2008

  14. IDIOM QUIZ 5. My sister was a (person who loved books) during most of her childhood. (a) school of thought (b) bookworm (c) teacher's pet (d) copycat MLVR- October 24, 2008

  15. IDIOM QUIZ 6. I worked hard all weekend to (write out a paper quickly) for my history class. (a) crank out a paper (b) meet the requirements (c) pass with flying colors (d) brainstorm MLVR- October 24, 2008

  16. IDIOM QUIZ 7. I was supposed to go to school but I decided (not to go). • to learn by rote • (b) to live in an ivory tower • (c) to have my nose in a book • (d) to play hooky MLVR- October 24, 2008

  17. IDIOM QUIZ 8. The junior salesperson was (in charge) during the meeting. (a) driving a hard bargain (b) getting the message (c) dragging her heels (d) calling the shots MLVR- October 24, 2008

  18. IDIOM QUIZ 9. There is a lot of (anger) between my friend and myself. (a) new blood (b) bad blood (c) flesh and blood (d) blood, sweat, and tears MLVR- October 24, 2008

  19. IDIOM QUIZ • My supervisor (suddenly became angry at me) when I was late for the meeting. (a) jumped down my throat (b) jumped out of her skin (c) took my breath away (d) risked her neck MLVR- October 24, 2008

  20. IDIOM QUIZ 11. The girl was (very pleased) that she was chosen to represent her class at the competition. (a) blacked out (b) tickled pink (c) green with envy (d) out of the blue MLVR- October 24, 2008

  21. IDIOM QUIZ 12. Even though Mrs. Jensen is no "spring chicken," she still enjoys swimming and running every day.A. Mrs. Jensen is not young, but she enjoys exercising.B. Mrs. Jensen doesn't eat chicken.C. Mrs. Jensen is training for a marathon race. MLVR- October 24, 2008

  22. Idioms 13. The news that he had been accepted by the University was "music to Mike's ears."A. Mike is going to study music at the university.B. Mike received some very good news.C. Mike enjoys listening to music. MLVR- October 24, 2008

  23. Idioms 14. The way that Cindy was fired from her job "left a bad taste in her mouth."A. Cindy ate some strange food. B. Cindy was fired because she said something rude.C. Cindy had some bad feelings about being fired. MLVR- October 24, 2008

  24. Idioms 15. When Robert met his girlfriend after a long separation, he told her that she was a "sight for sore eyes."a. Robert told his girlfriend that he was happy to see her.B. Robert told his girlfriend that his eyes ] were sore.C. Robert told his girlfriend that she had pretty eyes. MLVR- October 24, 2008

  25. Idioms 16. When Richard said something about his brother's surprise birthday party, he "let the cat out of the bag."A. Richard gave his brother a cat for his birthday.B. Richard revealed a secret.C. Richard's brother is celebrating his birthday. MLVR- October 24, 2008

  26. http://www.idiomconnection.com For idiom quizzes MLVR- October 24, 2008

  27. the green light My supervisor has read my proposal. Now I have the green light to start the project. (Like a green traffic light, which gives permission to start.) IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE MLVR- October 24, 2008

  28. in black and white The boss said we’ll have a raise next year, but I don’t know whether to believe her or not. If only it were in black and white! (Writing is black and white, if you have something in writing it's like a contract.) IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE MLVR- October 24, 2008

  29. in the red The company’s in the red. It’s got a lot of debt and is having difficulty covering its expenses. (Red ink was traditionally used to show negative numbers in accounts.) IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE MLVR- October 24, 2008

  30. out of the blue The news of that fast-food shop closing came out of the blue. No one was expecting it. We all thought it was doing well. (Like something falling from the blue sky.) IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE MLVR- October 24, 2008

  31. to cost an arm and a leg I’m not coming with you to XXX department Store. Everything there costs an arm and a leg. With my kind of salary, I can’t afford to buy anything there. (Costs an arm and a leg means it's very expensive.) IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE MLVR- October 24, 2008

  32. a long face You didn’t invite Cathy to your wedding? No wonder she walked out with such a long face. (A long face means an unhappy expression.) IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE MLVR- October 24, 2008

  33. to keep the ball rolling Let’s keep the ball rolling. We’re off to a good start with a successful bid, but we’ve still got a lot of work to do. (A football idiom - to get [start] the ball rolling means to start the match. To keep the ball rolling means to continue working.) IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE MLVR- October 24, 2008

  34. on the ball Arlene’s an excellent supervisor. She really knows how to organize things and get things done. She’s really on the ball. (Another football idiom. On the ball means to be in control of the situation.) IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE MLVR- October 24, 2008

  35. a pain in the neck an annoying or bothersome person or event The customer is a pain in the neck and is always complaining about something. IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE MLVR- October 24, 2008

  36. General Idioms • wet behind the ears: inexperienced and naive. • "Don't include Chris as part of the bargaining team.He has just startedworking here and is still too wet behind the ears." MLVR- October 24, 2008

  37. General Idioms • until you're blue in the face: forever. "You can talk until you're blue in the face, but I won't change my mind." Note: This expression is used in the same way as "until hell freezes over." MLVR- October 24, 2008

  38. Idioms • under the weather: ill; sick; unwell. "Ted was feeling under the weather yesterday, so he decided not to go to work.“ MLVR- October 24, 2008

  39. Idioms • nuke: heat in a microwave. "If your coffee's cold, just nuke it for about a minute.“ MLVR- October 24, 2008

  40. General Idioms • nosh: snack. "There's plenty in the refrigerator if you want something to nosh on." MLVR- October 24, 2008

  41. Idioms • wishy-washy: uncommitted; without an opinion of one's own. • "Don't be so wishy-washy. Tell us how you really feel." MLVR- October 24, 2008

  42. at the eleventh hour: at the last minute; almost too late. "Yes, I got the work done in time. I finished it at the eleventh hour, but I wasn't late. MLVR- October 24, 2008

  43. Idioms • antsy: restless; impatient and tired of waiting. "I hope Katy calls soon. Just sitting around and waiting is making me antsy.“ MLVR- October 24, 2008

  44. Idioms • do a bang-up job: do a very good job; do very well at something. "Have you seen Frank's home page? He did a bang-up job with it.“ MLVR- October 24, 2008

  45. General Idioms • drop someone a line: write to someone. "I haven't written to my parents for a long time. I'd better drop them a linetoday or tomorrow." MLVR- October 24, 2008

  46. A D B C B A D D 9. B 10. D 11. B 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. B ANSWERS MLVR- October 24, 2008

  47. Redundant Phrases MLVR- October 24, 2008

  48. Redundant Phrases • The (color) yellow. • Please (repeat) that again. • (actual)experience • (advance)planning • (advance)reservations • (advance)warning • all meet(together) • (armed)gunman MLVR- October 24, 2008

  49. Redundant Phrases • at(12)midnight • at(12)noon • autobiography(of my life) • (awkward)predicament • (baby)boy was born • (basic)fundamentals MLVR- October 24, 2008

  50. Redundant Phrases • cheap(price) • (close)proximity • cold(temperature) • commute(back and forth) • consensus(of opinion) MLVR- October 24, 2008

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