a worm’s eye view
Many have heard the expression a bird’s eye view, but have you ever heard of a worm’s eye view? If you have a worm’s eye view of something, you only understand or know a little bit about it - and, unfortunately, it is usually the worst or least important part!
Example: What does Peter Perfect know about prepositions? He only has a worm’s eye view of English grammar!
a party pooper
A party pooper is someone who (always) ruins the fun.
Example: Frieda said that she can’t come to our ❛80’s Rock Star❜ party. She has to stay home and wash her hair - what a party pooper!
everyone and his brother
The English expression everyone and his brother refers to a very large number of people.
Example: Everyone and his brother was at the stamp collectors’ convention last weekend. I had never seen so many people in my life!
The world is your oyster.
If the world is your oyster, you have the ability to do anything you want or set you mind to do.
Example: The young people of today have so many advantages. The world is their oyster.
The worm has turned.
Here is another ❛worm❜ idiom. The English idiom the worm has turned is used to say that someone who was always weak and did what he was told has now become strong and confident.
Example: It looks like Rinaldo isn’t listening to you anymore. The worm has turned.
to have ants in your pants
If you have ants in your pants, you are not able to sit still because you are excited or worried about something.
Example: The kids found it difficult to sit still and listen to their teacher reading ❛The Stinky Cheese Man: And Other Fairly Stupid Tales❜ again. They had ants in their pants.
to knock your socks off
When someone or something knocks your socks off, he, she or it amazes or impresses you.
Example: Abrar’s version of the Canadian national anthem really knocked our socks off!
top banana
Similar to head honcho, big cheese or big enchilada, the term top banana refers to the leader of a group or organization.
Example: Our principal, Mr. Ted Tutor, is the top banana at our school.
How to Teach English Idioms and Their Meaning
Should we or shouldn’t we teach English idioms to ESL students? Although it is uncommon for ESL students to use them comfortably and effectively, if we choose to not teach them idioms, they’ll be missing an important cultural element of the language they strive to speak fluently. However, it stands to reason that idioms should be taught to upper-intermediate or advanced students, individuals who are ready to take their English fluency to the next level.....
Be down in the dumps
دمق بودن
Jan failed her math exam.she is down in the dumps today
Be in seventh heaven
در پوست خود نگنجیدن
Bob's parents gave him a trip to Europe for a graduation present.he is in seventh heaven
Be on cloud nine
در پوست خود نگنجیدن(خیلی خوشحال بودن)
She is on cloud nine.she can't stop smiling
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From A Mother With Love
I am writing this slow because I know that you can't read fast. We don't live where we did when you left home. Your dad read in the paper that most accidents happen within 20 miles from your home so we moved. I won't be able to send you the address, as the last family that lived here took the house numbers when they left so that they wouldn't have to change their address. This place is real nice. It even has a washing machine. I'm not sure if it works too well though. Last week I put a load in, pulled the chain, and haven't seen them since. The weather isn't too bad here., it only rained twice last week, The first time it rained for three days and the second time for four days. The coat you wanted me to send you, your Uncle Steve said it would be a little too heavy to send in the mail with the buttons on, so we cut them off and put them in the pockets. We got another bill from the funeral home. They said if we don't make the last payment on Grandma's grave, up she comes. John locked his keys in the car yesterday. We were worried because it took him two hours to get me and Shelby out. Your sister had a baby this morning but I haven't found out what it is yet, so I don't know if you're an aunt or an uncle. If the baby is a girl, your sister is going to name it after me, she's going to call it Mom. Uncle Pete fell in a whiskey vat last week. Some man tried to pull him out but he fought them off and drowned. We had him cremated and he burned for three days. Three of your friends went off a bridge in a pick-up truck. Ralph was driving. He rolled down the window and swam to safety. Your two friends were in the back. They drowned because they couldn't get the tailgate down. There isn't much more news at this time. Nothing much has happened. PS, I was going to send you some money but the envelope was already sealed. |
What are the funniest English idioms? Most of the time, learners of English like expressions such as cool as a cucumber, couch potato or it’s raining cats and dogs; but what are your favorites? And what English idioms would be on your ❛Top 10 Funniest English Idiom List❜?
Look at some of my proposals and, then, add your own favorite(s) in the comment box below
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