Do you know the English idiom “to hit the roof?”
to hit the roof (to get very angry)
When was the last time you hit the roof? 🙂
E.g. 1
A: I damaged my father’s car last night.
B: Oh no! Have you told him?
A: No, not yet. I’m too scared. He’ll hit the roof when he finds out!
E.g. 2
A: Gillian hit the roof when she found out that her boyfriend was seeing another woman.
B: Yeah, I heard she was very upset.
Can you complete this English saying?
Birds of a feather…
a) fly together
b) fight each other
c) flock together
The answer is below! ↓
Answer (c)
Birds of a feather flock together.
It means “people who share similar interests/hobbies/tastes get together or make a group”.
Example:
A: I heard that Mike and Norman went drinking together last night. I didn’t know they were friends.
B: Well, they both like drinking and clubbing. Birds of a feather flock together!
Can you complete this English saying?
The customer…
a) is important
b) is sometimes troublesome
c) is always right
The answer is below ↓
Answer: (c)
The customer is always right.
Example: When you work in a shop, you must remember, the customer is always right! So don’t argue with customers. Try to give them what they want and make them happy!
to pat (someone) on the back (to praise (someone))
E.g. 1:
A: You deserve a pat on the back for that speech. It was amazing.
B: Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.
E.g. 2:
A: Gillian’s boss gave her a pat on the back when she hit all her sales targets.
B: Yes, I heard that her boss praised her in front of everyone at the meeting yesterday.
Teacher’s pet (teacher’s favourite student)
E.g.
A: Why don’t the students in your class like Maggie?
B: Because she’s the teacher’s pet. She sits at the front and always answers the teacher’s questions. The teacher is always telling us how wonderful Maggie is.
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Are you a teacher’s pet? 🙂
Can you complete this English saying?
The early bird…
a) catches the worm
b) gets eaten
c) gets first prize
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: (a)
The early bird catches the worm.
Meaning: If you do or start something early, you will be successful.
to have a lot on one’s mind (to be worried about many things)
E.g. 1:
A: Why are you so quiet? Normally, you can’t stop talking.
B: I’m sorry. I’ve got a lot on my mind at the moment.
A: What like?
B: Money worries, job worries, family troubles…lots of things!
E.g. 2:
A: Have you seen Simon lately?
B: Yes, I saw his yesterday. He seemed to have a lot on his mind. I’m worried about him.
Can you complete this English saying?
A leopard cannot…
a) run slowly
b) change its spots
c) hide its spots
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: (b)
A leopard cannot change its spots.
Meaning: A person cannot change his or her innate character/personality.
to get a grip (to control one’s emotions)
E.g. 1:
A: I feel so upset and angry! I don’t know what to do!
B: Get a grip! Your problem isn’t that bad!
E.g. 2:
A: Kelly is still upset about losing her job.
B: I know. She really needs to get a grip. She will never find another job if she is so upset all the time.
to sleep like a log (to sleep very well)
Eg 1:
A: Did you sleep well last night?
B: Yes, I slept like a log.
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Did you sleep like a log last night?
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