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Sayings

What are Sayings❓ It´s probably that you´ve used  sayings , but you´ve never known that those are called sayings. They are well-known phrases or statements that expresses something about life that most 👨👩 believe is wise and true. They have  idiomatic meanings . For example: Every ☁   has a silver lining. Maybe you got  😕  when you read it or maybe you´ve just guessed the meaning. Well, don´t be 😟, don´t 😢. Let me tell you that sayings are idioms, so they are a bit hard to guess . Origin The origin obviously comes from the incident of Van Gogh, the painter cutting his left ear off after a series of mental illnesses. But the literary origin of the phrase is not available. Van Gogh, after cutting his ear off and rendering himself totally deaf continued to play loud music and tried to sing along too. He was always off key of course. So the expression also refers to someone who can’t sing very well.Source:  theidioms.co This phra...

Idioms & Footie ⚽

Idioms with football words Hi guys❗ Do you know idioms with footie words ❓ In case you don't. I challenge you to guess the meaning of ❺ idioms mentioned in the following conversations, could you guess what each one means ❓ 💬 Peter: The next exam is the trickiest. Rose: Let's keep our 👀 🔛 the ⚽ in the exam❗ 💬 Ted: What do you think if we change it ❓ Tod: We couldn't finish it if you keep moving the goalposts . 💬 Roger: The commentor is 🔛 the ⚽ , isn't he ❓   Emma: He is witty❗ 💬 Teacher: Who'd like to start the ⚽ rolling ❓ Student: Me. 💬 Clark: How was your first day as a teacher ❓ Bruce: It was amazing despite the fact that I  blew the whistle 🔛 one of my students. Clark: Why ❓ Bruce: He was cheating in the English exam. Did you guess the meanings of these idioms ❓ Well; if you are 😕, don't 😟 don't 😢. Let's see their meanings 😉.   'keep sb's eye on the ball' ...

Idioms & Music Words

Idioms with Music words Hi guys! Do you know idioms with music words ❓ In case you don't or you want to remember one's, you should take the next challenge. Now, I challenge you to guess the meaning of ❺ idioms mentioned in the following conversations, could you guess what each one means ❓ 💬 Liz: Hi Kei! Kei: Hi! It was such a long ⏳. Liz: How are things? Kei: My wife is pregnant with our first 👶. Liz: It's 🎵 to my 👂👂! Congrats! Kei: Thanks. I'm so 😄. 💬 Chris: Did you change your 💿🎵? Mark: I did it after examined the pros and cons. 💬 Richard: Sonja's really 😠 with you for forgetting her 🎉🎂. Raphael: I know. I have to speak to her and 🙆 the 🎵 . 💬 Marcos: Oh! You look as fit as a 🎻! Dayane: Thanks. I've trained in the gym. 💬 Clark: Does that band rings a 🔔? Bruce: Of course. I'm a big fan of the band. Would you like to listen to the latest album? Clark:Yes, please. Did you guess the meanings of these idio...

Idioms & Education

Idioms related to Education Hi guys! Today, I'll tell you what are the meanings of some idioms related to 👧👦 📚 📓 ✏ . I´ll write ❺ conversations where one of these idioms will be mentioned in each one. Could you guess their meanings❓ Let's begin... 💬  Bryan: How was the exam ❓  Chris: I passed it with flying colours ❗  Bryan : Congrats ❗  Chris: Cheers. 💬  Michael: Do you remember Charlie ❓  Rodrigo: Of course ❗ He was the teacher's 🐈 🐟🐢🐕.   💬  Martha: I missed maths class the last week. Can you explain the lesson ✌ me, please ❓  Daniel: Don't 😟. It is as easy as 🔤 . 💬  Teacher: Did you understand the lesson ❓  Thomas: Not really . Could you explain everything again, please ❓   Teacher: Don't 😟. Let's go  🔙 ✌ basics .  💬  Jasson: Would you like to go to the club tonight❓  Marry: I'm sorry❗ I can´t. I have to 👊 the 📚 . Did you guess the meanings of the...

Phrasal Verbs

With 'Come' & 'Go' Hi guys 😃! I'm sure that all of you knows what mean the verbs ' come ' and ' go '. However, their meanings could change depending on their uses. Some of the most used phrasal verbs with these verbs are: Come across (sb/sth) To find 👩👨 or something by change.      Yesterday, I came across Marcos. Come up with (sth) To suggest or think of an 💭💡 or plan.        You should ask for advice to Angel, he always comes up with good 💭💡. Come out If a 📕, 📀, etc. comes out, it becomes available for 👩👨 to buy or 👀.        In Lima, many 📚 are coming out during the next book festival. Go off (sb/sth) To stop liking or being interested in 👩👨 or something.         Daniel went off  ⚽ , now he is interested in 🎾 . Go by If ⏳ goes by, it passes.        Time goes by faster when I'm going ou...

Idioms & Book

Idioms with the word 'Book' Hi guys. Today, I'll tell you what are the meanings of some idioms that use the word 📕. I´'ll write ❺ conversations in which one of these idioms will be mentioned in each one. Could you guess their meanings❓ Let's begin... 💬  Rose: Congratulations ❗ You've got the job .  Beth: Cheers ❗ How do you know it❓    Rose : You are an 📖. You looks very happy. 💬  Ted: I think we should do it by the 📕.  Tod: I agree with you. 💬  John: Math always has his 👃 in a 📕 .  Karl: I know, he is keen on science-fiction 📚. 💬  Diana: Jessie seems to be very arrogant, isn´t she ❓  James: Actually, she is shy. You should never judge the 📕 by its cover .  💬  Raphael: Do you know Diego ❓   Dominic : Of course❗ He is one of the best ⚽ players.  Raphael: Due to it, he's on  the coach´s good 📚 . Did you guess the meanings of these idioms❓ Well; if ...

Idioms & Art

Idioms related to Art Performances Hi guys. Today, I'll tell you what are the meanings of some idioms related to 🎭🎤 💃 . I´ll write ❺ conversations where one of these idioms will be mentioned in each one. Could you guess their meanings❓ Let's begin... 💬  Alice: It´s my turn.  Sonja: Break a leg ❗   Alice: Cheers ❗  Sonja: You´re welcome. 💬  Charlie: I think I should give up ⚽. I´m not good enough.  Sammy: No ❗ This isn´t over till the fat 👩 🎤.   💬  John: The next band is not here.  Dean: Well, the show must go on . 💬  Pierre: It´s my ❌. I forgot to buy the tickets.  James: No way. It takes ✌ to 🇦🇷 💃 .  💬  Reporter: This is your first time on the red carpet. How do you feel❓  Celebrity: It´s amazing❗ I can´t believe it.  Reporter: Tonight, you are in the 🔦 . You look as georgeous as ever.  Celebrity: Many thanks. Did you guess the meanings of these idio...

Idioms

What are Idioms? It´s probably that you´ve used idioms , but you´ve never known that those are called idioms. They are phrases whose meaning is diffcult or sometimes impossible to guess by 👀 at the meaning of their individual words. They have idiomatic meanings . For example: I can´t 🎤 . I have Van Gogh´s 👂 for 🎵. Maybe you got 😕 when you read it or maybe you´ve just guessed the meaning. Well, don´t be 😟, don´t 😢, some idioms are hard to guess . This phrase means that someone can´t understand the different and differences between 🎵🎶. Origin The origin obviously comes from the incident of Van Gogh, the painter cutting his left ear off after a series of mental illnesses. But the literary origin of the phrase is not available. Van Gogh, after cutting his ear off and rendering himself totally deaf continued to play loud music and tried to sing along too. He was always off key of course. So the expression also refers to someone who can’t sing very ...

Phrasal Verbs

What is a Phrasal Verb? Often called multi-word verbs Phrasal Verbs are often used in informal language , so you can use them when you chat with your friends or in another daily conversation. These are vebs that consist of ✌️, or sometimes three, words. The first word is a verb and it is followed by an adverb or a preposition or both. These advebrs are sometimes called particles . The meaning of some phrasal verbs is easy to guess because the verb and the particle keep their usual meaning. However many phrasal verbs have idiomatic meanings that we have to learn. For example: -  Please, sit down . 💺     →     sit down    =   sit    =    to lower your body into a sitting position. -  I can´t  put up with his behaviour. He always cheeses me off. 😠     →     put up with    =     to tolerate. They could be transitive or intra...