We looked at a few tips when you want to learn English and we said that learning some Idioms can be fun to use as phrases in certain situations.
You can only use Idioms in the correct context otherwise it will make no sense.
An idiom is a phrase with a 'hidden' meaning - it is not literal and it will not make sense if you try and translate the words separately.
Lets have a look at a few Idioms and when you can use it.
Learning common idioms in English will help you fit in with most situations, whether it鈥檚 at a basketball game, over a beer, studying or going out on a hot date.
First of all we will look at a few idioms with verbs that we all understand like hit, twist, stab and sit. Make sure you do not only know the Idiom but also the meaning
First you will have the Idiom and then the meaning of it and and example of how you can use it in a sentence.
As we said before, these are not meant literal, so if you translate the words like 'hit the sack', it will mean that you hit something with your hand, where in effect it actually means to go to bed. I worked so hard the whole day, I am hitting the sack early tonight.
Hit the sack
As we said before, these are not meant literal, so if you translate the words like 'hit the sack', it will mean that you hit something with your hand, where in effect it actually means to go to bed. I worked so hard the whole day, I am hitting the sack early tonight.
Hit the books
If you have to study, you can say I have to hit the books hard in order for me to pass my exam - so it means you will study
Twist someone's arm
If you are good at convincing someone to do what you want or if someone convince or easily we can use this idiom. My friend twisted my arm to go for a drink after work.
Stab someone in the back
Some people are back stabbers, which mean they will go behind your back and get you into trouble or gossip about you. A person who I thought was my friend stabbed me in the back and now I have a bad name at school.
Sit tight
If you want someone to wait for you to come back or to wait for results your can use this Idiom. Sit tight, the police will be here right now to take your statement.
Go cold Turkey
Some people do not go to rehab or use medication if they are addicted to a substance , but they will just stop using all by themselves. I went cold turkey when I decided to stop smoking.
Ring a bell
If something sounds familiar to you but you cannot always remember right away, you would say, Her name rings a bell. I hear it before.
Face the music
Sometimes we just have to face consequences for our decisions. We slipped away from the meeting and now I will have to face the music with my boss.
Blow off steam
If you are very cross with someone, it is sometimes better to walk away until you have cooled down. This can also mean that you rant and rave until you feel better. I am so worked up about all my work that I got cross with my boss and he suggested I leave early and go blow off steam by going to the gym.
Cut to the chase
If you are in a meeting or talking to someone and they tell you to cut to the chase, it means you are talking in circles and they would like you to get to the point of the meeting or discussion or story.