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    American Idioms for Immigrants (First Edition)
    American Idioms for Immigrants (First Edition)
    American Idioms for Immigrants (First Edition)
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    American Idioms for Immigrants (First Edition)

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    "Call it a day", "Get a second wind", "Dodge a bullet", "Hit the sack", "On the mend", "Pushing your luck", "Blessing in disguise", "Pull the plug", "Went right over my head", "Give someone a run for their money" ... and more idioms that you will hear and use on a daily basis in American society.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSim Edu
    Release dateAug 18, 2016
    ISBN9781370218677
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      American Idioms for Immigrants (First Edition) - Sim Edu

      To play something by ear

      Meaning: To handle a situation without a definite plan; to improvise or make decisions as events unfold.

      Example: We don't have a set agenda for the meeting, so let's just play it by ear and see how the discussion goes.

      To be all ears

      Meaning: To be fully attentive and eager to listen.

      Example: Tell me your story — I'm all ears and want to hear every detail.

      To wake up on the wrong side of the bed

      Meaning: To start the day feeling irritable or in a bad mood.

      Example: Don't mind Sarah today; she woke up on the wrong side of the bed.

      To wing something

      Meaning: To do or accomplish something without proper preparation or planning; to improvise.

      Example: I didn't have time to prepare a speech, so I'll just have to wing it.

      To make a mountain out of a molehill

      Meaning: To exaggerate or make a small issue seem much larger or more important than it really is.

      Example: Calm down, it's just a minor setback. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.

      To be at a crossroads

      Meaning: To be at a point of decision or facing a crucial choice.

      Example: After graduation, I found myself at a crossroads, unsure of which career path to pursue.

      To rain cats and dogs

      Meaning: To rain heavily or pour down rain.

      Example: We planned a picnic, but it started raining cats and dogs, so we had to cancel.

      To be on top of the world

      Meaning: To feel extremely happy or successful.

      Example: After winning the championship, Sarah was on top of the world.

      To give someone the cold shoulder

      Meaning: To intentionally ignore or treat someone with indifference or aloofness.

      Example: I said hello to John, but he gave me the cold shoulder and walked away.

      To sit on the fence

      Meaning: To be undecided or neutral, not choosing a side in an argument or decision.

      Example: I can't make up my mind about which car to buy; I'm sitting on the fence at the moment.

      To hit the nail on the head

      Meaning: To express or do something exactly right; to accurately identify or address a problem or issue.

      Example: You hit the nail on the head with your analysis of the situation.

      To be fit as a fiddle

      Meaning: To be in excellent physical health or condition.

      Example: Despite his age, George exercises regularly and is fit as a fiddle.

      To get something out of your system

      Meaning: To remove or alleviate an impulse or desire by expressing or experiencing it.

      Example: I need to scream or shout to get my frustration out of my system.

      Speak of the devil

      Meaning: Used when the person being discussed or mentioned suddenly appears.

      Example: We were just talking about Sarah, and speak of the devil, here she comes.

      To give someone the benefit of the doubt

      Meaning: To choose to believe someone's statement or explanation, even if it's doubtful or questionable.

      Example: I don't have concrete evidence, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and trust his intentions.

      No pain, no gain

      Meaning: Progress or success requires

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