quarta-feira, 7 de outubro de 2009

English Idioms

What is an idiom?

An idiom is a combination of words that has a meaning that is different from the meanings of the individual words themselves. It can have a literal meaning in one situation and a different idiomatic meaning in another situation. It is a phrase which does not always follow the normal rules of meaning and grammar.Below you can find some examples:


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2- TO MAKE YOUR HAIR STAND UP ON END
The shock was so great it made your hair stand up on end.
The shock was so great it frightened you.

 
3- TO ACT ONE'S AGE
To behave in a more mature way. Frequently said to a child or teen.
Ex. "Bill, stop throwing rocks! Act your age!"



4- TO BE AT EACH OTHER'S THROATS
Fighting or arguing heavily.
Ex. "They were at each other's throats. The arguments never stopped."


5- TO PLAY THE FIELD
Someone who plays the field has sexual relationships with many people.
Ex. "Bob goes out with a different woman every weekend. He really plays the field!"



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