Chapter 1: Unlocking the Secrets of American English Introduction Have you ever struggled to understand native English speakers because of the use of idioms? It can be frustrating when you feel like you’re missing out on important conversations or cultural nuances simply because you don’t understand the meaning behind these seemingly strange phrases. But fear…
ETERNAL TRIANGLE The phrase “eternal triangle” generally means a love triangle that is unending and unfixable. For example, the three main characters of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet are in an eternal love triangle with tragic results. The eternal triangle idiom is used to describe any three-sided romantic relationship that cannot be resolved. It shines light…
COOK (SOMEONE’S) GOOSE Cook someone’s goose is used to mean ruining someone’s plans, putting an end to their success. This idiom attracts the image of someone cooking a goose which is then served with stuffing, potatoes, and gravy. Actually, there is no soup in “souping up” which means making something faster or more powerful. 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….
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 22. 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…
DO (SOMEONE) A GOOD TURN Doing someone a good turn is the act of helping someone out without expecting anything in return. While it sounds like a cliché, doing someone a good turn can actually be very beneficial for both parties involved. There is the psychological effect that the person who is helped feels good…
I’ve heard countless stories about how a simple English phrase can be misinterpreted or misunderstood. It’s one of the reasons why I’m so passionate about learning idioms and using them in my own writing. Here are 5 ways to start learning American idioms, and how to use them in your own writing. 1. Read Blogs…
Chapter 4: Improving Reading Comprehension with American English Idioms Identifying American English Idioms in Written Texts Introduction:Understanding idiomatic expressions in American English is crucial for English learners who want to achieve fluency and native-like proficiency. Idioms are a unique aspect of language that can often pose challenges for non-native speakers. In this subchapter, our goal…
If you want to learn the most common English idioms, this post will show you how. It’s not that hard to learn idioms, but they are some of the hardest things in the English language. They can be tricky to understand even for native speakers. Learning them will open up so many new opportunities in…
FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH, A A force to be reckoned with is a powerful and significant source of change. For a force to be a force to be reckoned with, it must have the power to affect large numbers of people or have an important influence on people’s lives. The following idiom, “a force…