08-03-2024
Way Ahead | Episode 126 - Twenty Idioms to Boost your Conversation
In this episode, teacher Fabio Emerim teaches you 20 idiomatic expressions that will add that special touch to your conversation.The idioms in this episode are:
1. Bite the bullet:
• Meaning: To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage.
• Example: "I have to bite the bullet and tell my boss that I'm resigning."
2. Break the ice:
• Meaning: To initiate a conversation in a social setting, especially to relieve tension or awkwardness.
• Example: "I tried to break the ice at the party by telling a funny joke."
3. Burn the midnight oil:
• Meaning: To work late into the night or early morning hours.
• Example: "I had to burn the midnight oil to meet the deadline for the project."
4. Cut to the chase:
• Meaning: To get to the main point without unnecessary details.
• Example: "Let's cut to the chase and discuss the budget for the upcoming event."
5. Hit the nail on the head:
• Meaning: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
• Example: "You really hit the nail on the head with your analysis of the market trends."
6. Jump on the bandwagon:
• Meaning: To adopt a popular activity or trend.
• Example: "After the success of the new diet plan, many people decided to jump on the bandwagon and try it themselves."
7. Kick the bucket:
• Meaning: To die.
• Example: "I can't believe he kicked the bucket so young; it's really sad."
8. Piece of cake:
• Meaning: Something very easy to do.
• Example: "Don't worry about the test; it's a piece of cake."
9. Spill the beans:
• Meaning: To disclose a secret or reveal confidential information.
• Example: "I can't believe you spilled the beans about the surprise party; now it's ruined!"
10. Under the weather:
• Meaning: Feeling ill or not in good health.
• Example: "I won't be able to make it to work today; I'm feeling a bit under the weather."
11. The ball is in your court:
• Meaning: It's now your turn to take action or make a decision.
• Example: "I've done everything I can to help you; now the ball is in your court to make a decision."
12. Caught between a rock and a hard place:
• Meaning: Facing a difficult situation with no easy solution.
• Example: "I'm caught between a rock and a hard place – I need to choose between two job offers, and both have their drawbacks."
13. Don't cry over spilled milk:
• Meaning: Don't waste time worrying about things that have already happened and cannot be changed.
• Example: "I accidentally deleted the important file, but there's no use crying over spilled milk. Let's figure out how to recover it."
14. Elbow grease:
• Meaning: Hard work or physical effort.
• Example: "Cleaning the garage will require some elbow grease, but it will be worth it in the end."
15. Every cloud has a silver lining:
• Meaning: In every difficult situation, there is something positive.
• Example: "Even though I lost my job, I'm trying to stay positive – every cloud has a silver lining, right?"
16. Hit the hay:
• Meaning: To go to bed or go to sleep.
• Example: "I'm exhausted; I think it's time to hit the hay."
17. Out of the blue:
• Meaning: Something unexpected or happening without any warning.
• Example: "I hadn't heard from her in months, and then out of the blue, she called me yesterday."
18. Throw in the towel:
• Meaning: To give up or surrender in the face of adversity.
• Example: "After hours of trying to fix the computer, I finally threw in the towel and called for professional help."
19. Turn a blind eye:
• Meaning: To deliberately ignore or overlook something.
• Example: "The manager decided to turn a blind eye to the minor rule violation this time."
20. Whole nine yards:
• Meaning: Everything, the entire amount or extent.
• Example: "When I bake cookies, I go the whole nine yards – homemade dough, various toppings, and a special presentation."
Apresentação texto e edição: Fábio Emerim www.instagram.com/teacher_fabioemerim
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