Idiomatic Expression Flashcards
________ is an expression, word, or phrase that has a figurative meaning conventionally understood by native speakers.
Idiomatic expression
What does “Hit the hay” mean?
means that they’re really tired and want to go to sleep.
What does “Up in the air” mean?
means that the situation being planned is still undecided, and that everything is still uncertain/unsure.
What does “Stabbed in the back” mean?
means that you’ve been betrayed by someone who you thought you could trust.
What does “Takes two to tango” mean?
means that if there’s a suspicious situation, then there’s more than one culprit. They couldn’t have done it by themselves.
This meaning is different from the literal meaning of the ______’s individual elements. In other words, ______ don’t mean exactly what the words say. They have, however, hidden meanings.
Idioms
What does “Bleed someone dry (or white)” mean?
Drain someone of all their money or resources.
What does “Bide one’s time” mean?
Wait quietly for a good opportunity.
What does “Better late than never” mean?
It’s preferable for something to happen or be done belatedly than not at all.
