You may have probably noticed that I've been trying to use more idioms in my writing (blogs, comments,etc) recently. You may make nothing of it or some idioms may mean nothing to you. But I'd like to put it plainly that I go along with you here: There is no point in using too many idioms in a paragraph. Sorry if I'm driving you up the wall or if I put my foot in my mouth.
But when it comes to learning English, what I just said may make sense. Maybe you're trying to learn some idioms just like I am doing or you might have learned some collocations, verb tenses, phrasal verbs, and the like. If so, why not try to remember some idioms and use them in your writing now and then?
What's your favorite idiom? You could share it with the world in the comments below. If you share one, just try to make a sentence with it or write out its meaning for us. Then I'll take off my hat to you! Keep the ball rolling and have fun!
PS: It may sound a little difficult to you. You can buy an 'idiom book', try to read it and share some idioms with us. Day by day, you'll get used to idioms. 'Rome wasn't built in a day!'
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Hahahaha, though it is an old post, i never saw it before ! It's a great text Expector, i take off my had to you , you do nothing by half !
You're always willing to go the extra mile to help other to learn more. You're a big cheese here on EC :)) Thanks a million times.
@Julio: Sorry but I don't know Latin. Thanks for sharing anyway!
@Tom: Yes, it's a nice idiom - I like it, too.
@yesenia: Nice 'idiom paragraph'! I hope learners here can understand it. So you see I really learn something new every day! Thanks!
@Nazie: Thanks for commenting! Try to learn some idioms here!
@tawfeeq: Thanks for commenting!
It deserves to be featured, your blog, friend. I love it.
beat somebody to the punch
--to do or get something before anyone else does
have something up one's sleeve
--to have a secret or surprise plan or solution (to a problem)
drive someone up the wall
--to annoy or irritate someone
put one's foot in it/one's mouth
--to say or do something that upsets, offends or embarrasses somebody without intending to
take off one's hat to someone
--to offer praise for someone's good accomplishments
bite off more than one can chew
--to take (on) more than one can deal with
nine day's wonder
--something that is of interest to people only for a short time
get cold feet
--to become timid or frightened
scratch the surface
--just to begin to find out about something; to examine only the superficial aspects of something
stick one's neck out
--to take a risk
walk on eggs
--to be very cautious
have egg on one's face
--to be embarrassed because of an error which is obvious to everyone
be all ears
--to be listening eagerly and carefully
be (like) music to one's ears
--be something that is pleasant to hear
all thumbs
--very awkward and clumsy
I know learning idioms can be boring. Finding a fun book/dictionary may be key to it. Some idiom book/dictionary is just a bore - too difficult for learners. I suggest reading a fun, easy-to-read, reader-friendly book/dictionary for starters. And, gradually, things will be looking up. The more you learn/read, the more you use them in your writings. I hope learners here can use more idioms in their writings.
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