Idiom: Rocket science Examples: Context #1 – Two friends are discussing the effects of illegal drugs Lars:You know, I don’t agree with what the professor said in class today. Katrina: Hmmmm? About what? Lars: He said that drugs are the biggest problem in our society today. Katrina: Well,
Idiom: Chasing rainbows Example 1: Sarah is so beautiful and talented! I sometimes dream about what life would be like if she were my girlfriend. I’m too shy to talk to her, but even if I could, I know I would just be chasing rainbows. There’s
Idiom: The calm before the storm Example 1: It was just before the department store was to open on “Black Friday,” the biggest shopping day of the year. The store was very quiet, but the sales clerks knew this was just the calm before the storm.As soon
Idiom: Pedal to the metal Example: Our flight is in 1 hour and we can’t miss it! Let’s go! Put the pedal to the metal! Meaning: Pedal to the medalis used to talk about driving very, very fast. When the gas pedalreaches the floor (metal),the car is traveling
Idiom: Out with the old, in with the new – To change the old for the new. To leave old things or ideas behind and bring in new things or ideas. Example 1 Jerry: What are you doing? Malcom: I’m eating raw spinach with almonds for lunch.
Idiom: To start from scratch – To start something from the very beginning Context #1 Jen: I really admire Keisha. She has become a successful restaurant owner in just three years. Kat: I agree. And did you know that she started from scratch? There were no restaurants in that area
Idiom: at face value Example 1-Sales representatives will do anything to sell you their product. So, don’t take their word at face value. Example 2-Charlie is very smart; if he gives you legal advice, you should take it at face value. Meaning: “at face value” means the superficial
Idiom: “Get a kick out of something” Example #1: Chris: Hey Leo, are you watching the World Cup game today? Leo: I love watching the World Cup. I get a kick out of major tournaments. They’re always exciting. Chris: Yeah, me too. It’s nice to see
Idiom: “horsing around” Example: Mariela: Minami, you really should pay more attention in your Idioms class. I don’t think you pay attention in class, you are always horsing around. Minami:Horsing around? I don’t have a horse! I don’t even know how to ride a horse.
Idiom: Loose Cannon Meaning: A person who doesn’t think of their actions or their effects on those around them. Example: Michele: I can’t believe how Jason acted at the party. Christina: I heard he was such a loose cannon and hurt a lot of people’s
