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Title: IDIOMS

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IDIOMS
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What is an idiom?
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An idiom is a combination of words that has a
meaning that is different from the meanings of
the individual words themselves

It can have a literal meaning in one situation
and a different idiomatic meaning in another
situation. It is a phrase which does not always
follow the normal rules of meaning and grammar.

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Example of an IDIOM

To sit on the fence can literally mean that one
is sitting on a fence. I sat on the fence and
watched the game.
However, the idiomatic meaning of to sit on the
fence is that one is not making a clear choice
regarding some issue. The politician sat on the
fence and would not give his opinion about the
tax issue.

Many idioms are similar to expressions in other
languages and can be easy for a learner to
understand. Other idioms come from older phrases
which have changed over time.
To hold one's horses means to stop and wait
patiently for someone or something. It comes from
a time when people rode horses and would have to
hold their horses while waiting for someone or
something."Hold your horses," I said when my
friend started to leave the store.

Other idioms come from such things as sports that
are common in the United Kingdom or the United
States and may require some special cultural
knowledge to easily understand them.
To cover all of one's bases means to thoroughly
prepare for or deal with a situation.
It comes from the American game of baseball where
you must cover or protect the bases.
I tried to cover all of my bases when I went to
the job interview.

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IDIOM QUIZ

Please take out a sheet of paper and your pen.
Let us check your knowledge on IDIOMS.

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Idiom Quizzes - Money

My sister's husband is (in good financial
condition) after many financial problems last
year. (a) cooking the books (b) betting his
bottom dollar (c) back on his feet (d) bringing
home the bacon

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IDIOM QUIZ

I spent my (last small amount of savings) on a
ticket for a basketball game. (a) bottom dollar
(b) cold hard cash
(c) money to burn
(d) kickback

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IDIOM QUIZ

My father worked hard all of his life (earning
the family living).
passing the buck
paying through the nose
stone broke
bringing home the bacon

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IDIOM QUIZ

I decided to (sell all of my belongings) and go
and work overseas.
(a) strike it rich
(b) cash in my chips
(c) put in my two cents
(d) tighten my belt

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IDIOM QUIZ

4. The teacher (got no response) from the
students when she asked the question to the
class.
(a) took attendance
(b) filled in the blanks
(c) drew a blank
(d) cracked a book

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IDIOM QUIZ

5. My sister was a (person who loved books)
during most of her childhood. (a) school of
thought (b) bookworm (c) teacher's pet (d)
copycat

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IDIOM QUIZ

6. I worked hard all weekend to (write out a
paper quickly) for my history class. (a) crank
out a paper (b) meet the requirements (c) pass
with flying colors (d) brainstorm

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IDIOM QUIZ

7. I was supposed to go to school but I decided
(not to go).
to learn by rote
(b) to live in an ivory tower
(c) to have my nose in a book
(d) to play hooky

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IDIOM QUIZ

8. The junior salesperson was (in charge) during
the meeting.
(a) driving a hard bargain
(b) getting the message
(c) dragging her heels
(d) calling the shots

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IDIOM QUIZ

9. There is a lot of (anger) between my friend
and myself.
(a) new blood
(b) bad blood
(c) flesh and blood
(d) blood, sweat, and tears

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IDIOM QUIZ

My supervisor (suddenly became angry at me) when
I was late for the meeting.
(a) jumped down my throat
(b) jumped out of her skin
(c) took my breath away
(d) risked her neck

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IDIOM QUIZ

11. The girl was (very pleased) that she was
chosen to represent her class at the competition.
(a) blacked out
(b) tickled pink
(c) green with envy
(d) out of the blue

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IDIOM QUIZ

12. Even though Mrs. Jensen is no "spring
chicken," she still enjoys swimming and running
every day.A. Mrs. Jensen is not young, but she
enjoys exercising.B. Mrs. Jensen
doesn't eat chicken.C. Mrs. Jensen is training
for a marathon
race.

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Idioms

13. The news that he had been accepted by the
University was "music to Mike's ears."A. Mike
is going to study music at the
university.B. Mike received some very
good news.C. Mike enjoys listening to music.

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Idioms

14. The way that Cindy was fired from her job
"left a bad taste in her mouth."A. Cindy ate
some strange food.
B. Cindy was fired because she said
something rude.C. Cindy had some bad
feelings about
being fired.

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Idioms

15. When Robert met his girlfriend after a long
separation, he told her that she was a "sight for
sore eyes."a. Robert told his girlfriend that
he was
happy to see her.B. Robert told his
girlfriend that his eyes
were sore.C. Robert told his
girlfriend that she had
pretty eyes.

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Idioms

16. When Richard said something about his
brother's surprise birthday party, he "let the
cat out of the bag."A. Richard gave his brother
a cat for his
birthday.B. Richard revealed a
secret.C. Richard's brother is celebrating his
birthday.

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IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE

the green light

My supervisor has read my proposal. Now I have
the green light to start the project. (Like a
green traffic light, which gives permission to
start.)

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IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE

in black and white

The boss said well have a raise next year, but I
dont know whether to believe her or not.
If only it were in black and white!
(Writing is black and white, if you have
something in writing it's like a contract.)

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IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE

in the red

The companys in the red. Its got a lot of debt
and is having difficulty covering its expenses.
(Red ink was traditionally used to show negative
numbers in accounts.)

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IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE

out of the blue

The news of that fast-food shop closing came out
of the blue. No one was expecting it. We all
thought it was doing well. (Like something
falling from the blue sky.)

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IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE

to cost an arm and a leg

Im not coming with you to XXX department Store.
Everything there costs an arm and a leg. With my
kind of salary, I cant afford to buy anything
there. (Costs an arm and a leg means it's very
expensive.)

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IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE

a long face

You didnt invite Cathy to your wedding? No
wonder she walked out with such a long face. (A
long face means an unhappy expression.)

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IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE

to keep the ball rolling

Lets keep the ball rolling. Were off to a good
start with a successful bid, but weve still got
a lot of work to do.
(A football idiom - to get start the ball
rolling means to start the match.
To keep the ball rolling means to continue
working.)

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IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE

on the ball

Arlenes an excellent supervisor. She really
knows how to organize things and get things done.
Shes really on the ball.
(Another football idiom. On the ball means to be
in control of the situation.)

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IDIOMS IN THE WORKPLACE

a pain in the neck

an annoying or bothersome person or event
The customer is a pain in the neck and is always
complaining about something.

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General Idioms

wet behind the ears inexperienced and naive.
"Don't include Chris as part of the bargaining
team.He has just startedworking here and is
still too wet behind the ears."

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General Idioms

until you're blue in the face forever.
"You can talk until you're blue in the face, but
I won't change my mind."
Note This expression is used in the same way as
"until hell freezes over."

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Idioms

under the weather ill sick unwell.
"Ted was feeling under the weather yesterday, so
he decided not to go to work.

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Idioms

nuke heat in a microwave.
"If your coffee's cold, just nuke it for about a
minute.

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General Idioms

nosh snack.
"There's plenty in the refrigerator if you want
something to nosh on."

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Idioms

wishy-washy uncommitted without an opinion of
one's own.
"Don't be so wishy-washy. Tell us how you really
feel."

at the eleventh hour at the last minute almost
too late.
"Yes, I got the work done in time. I finished it
at the eleventh hour, but I wasn't late.

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Idioms

antsy restless impatient and tired of waiting.
"I hope Katy calls soon. Just sitting around and
waiting is making me antsy.

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Idioms

do a bang-up job do a very good job do very
well at something.
"Have you seen Frank's home page? He did a
bang-up job with it.

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General Idioms

drop someone a line write to someone.
"I haven't written to my parents for a long time.
I'd better drop them a linetoday or tomorrow."

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ANSWERS

9. B
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. A
16. B

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Redundant Phrases
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Redundant Phrases

The (color) yellow.
Please (repeat) that again.
(actual) experience
(advance) planning
(advance) reservations
(advance) warning
all meet (together)
(armed) gunman

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Redundant Phrases

at (12) midnight
at (12) noon
autobiography (of my life)
(awkward) predicament
(baby) boy was born
(basic) fundamentals

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Redundant Phrases

cheap (price)
(close) proximity
cold (temperature)
commute (back and forth)
consensus (of opinion)

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Redundant Phrases

(difficult) dilemma
each (and every)
(empty) space
(end) result
estimated (roughly) at
filled (to capacity)
(free) gift
(frozen) ice

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Redundant Phrases

(general) public
green (in color)
join (together)
(natural) instinct
never (at any time)
(pair of) twins
(past) experience

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Redundant Phrases

(poisonous) venom
reason is (because)
(regular) routine
(small) speck
(suddenly) exploded
surrounded (on all sides)

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Pleonasms

These redundant expressions are called pleonasms.

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GROUP ACTIVITY

Group Activity Into Nine ( 9) Groups.
Converse with each other using redundant phrases
in the conversation.
Pick a representative to present in front. Use
at least 10 redundant phrases

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TITLES
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Quiz

Correct or Not Correct?
My name is Ms Arroyo and I am meeting Mr
Fernandez later at 4 PM.

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Titles with Proper Names

Titles that come immediately before or after
proper names generally take periods.
Examples
-If you see her, please tell Ms. Ramirez that I
called.
-Have you heard from Dr. Montero today?
-Today I have an appointment with Theresa
Parrocho, Ph.D.