Idioms and Phrases
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DONKEY’S YEARS
Meaning: a very long time. Example: She’s been in the same job for donkey’s years. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/donkeys-years/ #donkeysyears #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher #studyenglish #englishlanguage #englishlesson #englishclass #improveenglishhttps://www.theidioms.com/donkeys-years/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress Continue reading
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IT’S A SMALL WORLD
Meaning: said to show your surprise that people or events in different places are connected. Example: You know my old science teacher! Well, it’s a small world, isn’t it? Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/its-a-small-world/ #itsasmallworld #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish… Continue reading
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PUT A SOCK IN IT
Meaning: used to tell someone to be quiet or stop making so much noise. Example: Hey, put a sock in it, will you? I’m trying to work here. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/put-a-sock-in-it/ #putasockinit #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher… Continue reading
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COME ACROSS
Meaning: to behave in a way that makes people believe that you have a particular characteristic. Example: She comes across really well (= creates a positive image) on television. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/come-across/ #comeacross #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish… Continue reading
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MAKE AN ASS
Meaning: a rude phrase meaning to behave stupidly and look silly. Example: Simon always makes a complete ass of himself when he’s had too much to drink. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/make-an-ass/ #makeanass #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher #studyenglish… Continue reading
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THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH
Meaning: used to say that something or someone does not exist. Example: I’ve told you before, sweetie, there’s no such thing as ghosts! Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch/ #theresnosuchthingasafreelunch #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher #studyenglish #englishlanguage #englishlesson #englishclass #improveenglishhttps://www.theidioms.com/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress Continue reading
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PLAY SAFE
Meaning: to be careful and not take risks. Example: To play safe, I’d allow an extra ten minutes, just in case. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/play-safe/ #playsafe #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher #studyenglish #englishlanguage #englishlesson #englishclass #improveenglishhttps://www.theidioms.com/play-safe/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress Continue reading
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QUEER PITCH
Meaning: having or relating to a gender identity or a sexuality that does not fit society’s traditional ideas about gender or sexuality. Example: He says they use the word “queer” to include anyone who wants to be included (gay, bi, trans, whatever). Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/queer-pitch/ #queerpitch #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs… Continue reading
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BATED BREATH
Meaning: in an anxious (= worried and nervous) or excited way. Example: I waited for the results with bated breath. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/bated-breath/ #batedbreath #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher #studyenglish #englishlanguage #englishlesson #englishclass #improveenglishhttps://www.theidioms.com/bated-breath/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress Continue reading
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AS SOON AS
Meaning: at the same time or a very short time after. Example: As soon as I saw her, I knew there was something wrong. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/as-soon-as/ #assoonas #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher #studyenglish #englishlanguage #englishlesson #englishclass… Continue reading