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Idioms

Learn English meaning of 'idioms'

Date: Sep 20 2019

Themes: Hobbies, Travel

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Learning a new language can be fun, but also incredibly difficult. There are always so many rules, and it can be really confusing. But one thing that every language has is funny idioms.

Idioms are phrases that describe something other than what the original words say. For example, don’t “pull my leg” means don’t lie to me, not actually don’t grab my leg. There are countless idioms in English, and they are a natural part of the way we speak.

Vocab

countless adj.

Definition

Example I've seen countless Western films but I never get tired of them.

confusing adj.

Definition

Example We planned to have friends over at 7:00, so it was confusing when they came at 5:30.

describe v.

Definition

Example Can you describe the dress that you want to borrow? It will help me find it in my closet.

pull one's leg expr.

Definition

Example It's not nice to pull one's leg. Are you really a professional basketball player?

natural adj.

Definition

Example I've always been a good athlete. Sports are just natural to me. I can do just about anything athletic.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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What is an interesting idiom from your country?

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leain

leain

China

There are many idioms in chinese too

06:01 AM Oct 17 2019 |

ml2000

ml2000Super Member!

Canada

A bad decision could cost you an arm an a leg. 

05:55 PM Sep 20 2019 |

ml2000

ml2000Super Member!

Canada

The standup was so funny that his comedy had me on the edge of my seat during his performance.  

05:30 PM Sep 20 2019 |

englishteacher24/7

United States

There are many idioms in American English. One main one is “Got your back” meaning someone will watch out for you (protect you) in some way.

04:19 AM Sep 18 2015 |

maybe_more

Ukraine

to hang noodles on someoneøs ears – meaning to lie or pull one’s leg

01:07 PM Sep 16 2015 |

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naira71

naira71

Azerbaijan

we have ineteresting idioms in my language but they can look funny


for example, we say-my eyes dont drink water from you what means  ,I comletely trust you

08:59 PM Sep 14 2015 |

NIJ321655

NIJ321655

United States

Idioms are cool.

04:46 PM Sep 14 2015 |

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rebel_rose

rebel_rose

Egypt

cool but i already know it

03:54 PM Sep 14 2015 |

Wuthering

United States

When Sara walks down the street , my head turns . lol …... I’m serious . 

03:03 PM Sep 14 2015 |

luisucab

luisucab

Venezuela

Spanish also has a lot of idioms. I thing that a good idea to know some idioms is watching tv such as tv series. However, It is very difficult to understand at the beginnig, but with a lot of practice you can start to get them. Internet is a good tool too, finding web pages like this one will help you to know about the language.

02:03 PM Sep 14 2015 |

NavidArash

NavidArash

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

When I began to learn English I wasn’t interested in learning idioms at all and sometimes I hated them so much because they made it more complex and difficult for me to understand an English context (I really didn’t get it what on earth cats and dogs were doing in the middle of a computer article?). But after a couple of years I felt the need of learning some basic idioms to improve my English fluency.


I became an English baby follower because it focuses on teaching idioms and informal phrases. And all thanks to the website I’ve learned a lot of idioms.


“I’ll be a monkey’s uncle” is the most funny idiom I’ve ever learned in English, It is used for expressing complete surprise or disbelief. it make me laugh whenever I hear it cos it sounds so funny and I can’t help laughing. the Persian equivalent of the idiom is “No Papa”. It is funny too but not as much as “I’ll be a monkey’s uncle”.

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