Idioms
▪ Expressions which use the language in a colourful way
▪ Expressions which refer to a figurative meaning as opposed to a literal meaning.
▪ It is something which is embedded in the culture of a particular language.
▪ It is something which is difficult to translate into other cultures. For example, "She is full of beans".
▪ Expressions which refer to a figurative meaning as opposed to a literal meaning.
▪ It is something which is embedded in the culture of a particular language.
▪ It is something which is difficult to translate into other cultures. For example, "She is full of beans".
Example of an idiom: to be green
1. to be green
If you are green, you ❛support the environment by making wise choices in what you do and how you live❜. You will see the expression to be green in a sentence like this one:
Being green means not supporting companies that harm the environment.
In the following Ford Hybrid commercial, Kermit the Frog talks about being green. Of course, you can see why Kermit was chosen for this commercial, can’t you?
If you are green, you ❛support the environment by making wise choices in what you do and how you live❜. You will see the expression to be green in a sentence like this one:
Being green means not supporting companies that harm the environment.
In the following Ford Hybrid commercial, Kermit the Frog talks about being green. Of course, you can see why Kermit was chosen for this commercial, can’t you?
Example of an idiom: monkey business
Monkey business can be defined as ❛silly or dishonest behavior❜. Here is a good example of how this English idiom can be used:
Okay, class. I have had enough of your monkey business. Let’s open up our grammar books and get down to business.
Do you ever feel like you work or go to school with silly monkeys?
Okay, class. I have had enough of your monkey business. Let’s open up our grammar books and get down to business.
Do you ever feel like you work or go to school with silly monkeys?