Monday, March 23, 2009

Most Common Americn Idioms


HE WHO LAUGHS LAST LAUGHS LONGEST! = the person who plays the last joke (trick) has the longest laugh!


Bob made fun of Lou's pronunciation but the next day, Lou put a toy snake on Bob's chair. Bob thought it was real and screamed when he sat on it. Lou thought it was really funny. He who laughs last laughs longest!!!


IN HOT WATER = in troubleBob didn't do his homework, so he's going to be/get in hot water! (from the teacher)


NOT PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK = crazyThat guy always talks and shouts to himself.


He's not playing with a full deck!


TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE! = Two people who work together will have more ideas than just one person!


A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS! = A picture explains things better than words can explain things.
I HEAR YOU! = I agree with what you are saying!


TO BET ON THE WRONG HORSE = To make an incorrect guess about the future


If you think the Queen plans to retire, you're betting on the wrong horse!


WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING! = When there are problems, strong people take action to solve the problems!


When the going gets tough = When life becomes difficultthe tough get going = strong people take action and do something.
MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO! =When one person does something, everyone follows and does the same thing!


HIT THE BOOKS= to study, prepare for class.


Tonight I'm going to hit the books!

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