GET/GIVE (SOMEONE) THE GO-AHEAD To give someone the go-ahead is to show approval for an idea or proposal, or to provide authorisation for something to happen. When you give someone the go-ahead, you are giving permission for them to proceed with their plan of action. It can also mean approving of something that has already…
GET/GIVE THE GO-AHEAD The phrase “go ahead” is a common idiomatic response to someone’s request for permission to do something. It generally means that the speaker does not have an objection to whatever the person has requested, and will allow it go ahead, or proceed. The idiom “go ahead” is a common idiomatic response to…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 13. In this lesson you have 3 American English idioms to read, listen to, translate, and pronounce in English. Please focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your knowledge of American English idioms. Don’t forget to use the comments section below to share your…
GIVE (ONE’S) RIGHT (BODY PART) FOR/TO DO (SOMETHING) The idiom “give (one’s) right body part” to do something means to sacrifice one’s time, effort, or something else, in order to achieve the goal. One might say that they gave their left arm to get through the semester. GIVE (ONE’S) RIGHT (BODY PART) FOR/TO DO (SOMETHING)…
Learning idioms in American English is often a challenge for English learners and native speakers alike. Idioms are common phrases that express a relationship between two concepts that is not obvious from the literal meaning of the words. In this article, I’ll be sharing with you the 7 steps that will help you to learn…
DOWN IN THE DUMPS Some people are down in the dumps because they are experiencing a kind of depression. Their lives are not going as planned and they can’t seem to find meaning in anything that they do. They feel hopeless and cannot find relief from their negative thoughts plaguing them. This is an idiom…
Idioms are unique phrases used to express a situation in a different way. This post will provide you with a list of common idioms and their meanings. I’ll also teach you how to use them in everyday conversations and writing. STEP 1: Start by learning the basic meanings Idioms are usually easy to figure out….
DRESSED TO KILL One might say that a person is dressed to kill when they are wearing clothes that are appropriate for the occasion, especially if the outfit is something fancy. The idiom originates from the phrase “to dress (someone) up to kill” meaning to prepare someone for an event or task that will take…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 17. In this lesson you have 3 American English idioms to read, listen to, translate, and pronounce in English. Please focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your knowledge of American English idioms. Don’t forget to use the comments section below to share your…
This article is specifically for people who want to improve their English and learn how to use American English idioms in their daily conversations. STEP 1: Learn the Basics of American English Idioms When learning a new language, the first thing to do is learn the basics. To do this, take a look at the…