miércoles, 20 de noviembre de 2019

IDIOMS

1-idiom- Time flies when you're having fun

meaning - You don't notice how long something lasts when it's fun

-‘The best of both worlds’ – means you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time.
“By working part-time and looking after her kids two days a week she managed to get the best of both worlds.”
3-‘When pigs fly’ – something that will never happen.“When pigs fly she’ll tidy up her room.”4-‘Speak of the devil’ – this means that the person you’re just talking about actually appears at that moment.
5- ‘See eye to eye’ – this means agreeing with someone.“They finally saw eye to eye on the business deal.”

6-‘Once in a blue moon’ – an event that happens infrequently.“I only go to the cinema once in a blue moon.”
7-To cost an arm and a leg’– something is very expensive.“Fuel these days costs and arm and a leg.”
8-A piece of cake’– something is very easy.
9-‘Let the cat out of the bag’ – to accidentally reveal a secret.
“I let the cat out of the bag about their wedding plans.”
10-To feel under the weather’ – to not feel well.
11-To kill two birds with one stone’ – to solve two problems at once.
“By taking my dad on holiday, I killed two birds with one stone. I got to go away but also spend time with him.”
12-‘Break a leg’ – means ‘good luck’ (often said to actors before they go on stage).
“Break a leg Sam, I’m sure your performance will be great.”
13-A Lone Wolf: Someone who is not very social with other people
14-A Cut Above: Slightly better than

15-A Cat Nap: A short sleep during the day
16-A Lot on One’s Plate: A lot to do
17-Back And Forth: Dialogue, negotiations
18-Cat Got Your Tongue?: Don’t you have anything to say?
19-Deep Pockets: The new owner has deep pockets, so fans are hoping the football team will improve next year with new players
20-Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk: Don’t worry about minor things