Monday, October 4, 2010

idioms

absent-minded: forgetful
My grandfather is very absent-minded and often forgets his key. 


all of a sudden: suddenly, without advance
All of a sudden it became cloudy and began to rain.


beat around the bush: speak indirectly
Stop beating around the bush and give us your final decision.


behind the times: old fashioned
My aunt is a little behind the times.


brand new: absolutely new
He was finally able to buy a brand-new car.


catch one's eye: attract one's attention 



I tried to catch her eye but she didn`t notice me.

change (one's) mind: change one`s decision
He changed his mind and said that he would not go to the movie tonight. 

come across: find something or meet someone by chance
came across an interesting story in the newspaper the other day. 

come into fashion: become fashionable 
She says that although bell-bottom pants have come into fashion again she will never wear them. 

die out: die or disappear slowly until all gone 
Dinosaurs died out millions of years ago.

doll up: dress in fancy clothes 
She was all dolled up for the party at the downtown hotel

do without: manage without something 
If there is no sugar, we'll have to do without.

dress up: put on one's best clothes
He decided to dress up for dinner at the restaurant.





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Hw : search 10-20 commonly used idioms and give examples. Discuss


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