idiomatic expressions
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Idiomatic Idiomatic ExpressionsExpressionsProfessor Jennifer Professor Jennifer
Castillo SolísCastillo Solís
• What are idiomatic expressions?
• Idiomatic expressions are used in communicating. Idiomatic expressions are useful when trying to convey a feeling or emotion. Some of them are funny and light hearted.
As white as a sheetAs white as a sheet• What does it mean?
• Someone who is very white
• Example:• Her legs are as white as a sheet.
He/she spilled the beansHe/she spilled the beans• What does that mean?
• To tell a secret
• Example:• Melissa spilled the beans and told
our secret
Don´t have a cowDon´t have a cow• What does it mean?
• Don´t get upset or angry
• Example:• Don´t have a cow, it was just a joke.
……all earsall ears• What does it mean?
• To listen to someone
• Example:• Talk to me, I´m all ears
Blind dateBlind date• What does it mean?
• To go on a date with someone you don´t know
• Example:• Tonight is my blind date with Joe.
Black outBlack out• What does it mean?
• To pass out
• Example:• Call a doctor, she blacked out!!
Brown bag itBrown bag it• What does it mean?• To bring your own lunch to
class/work
• Example:• To save money, I brown bag it.
To have the bluesTo have the blues• What does it mean?
• To be sad or depressed
• Example:• Sometimes I feel so blue.
Decked out in (something)Decked out in (something)• What it means?
• To be dressed fancy
• Example:• She´s decked out in a nice blouse
Have ants in your pantsHave ants in your pants• What does it mean?
• To be restless or nervous
• Example:• Telma appears to have ants in her
pants
Attracted toAttracted to• What does it mean?
To be physically attracted to someone
Example:I am attracted to him, he´s great!
