Idiomatic expressions

Idiomatic Idiomatic ExpressionsExpressionsProfessor Jennifer Professor Jennifer

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• What are idiomatic expressions?

• Idiomatic expressions are used in communicating. Idiomatic expressions are useful when trying to convey a feeling or emotion. Some of them are funny and light hearted.

As white as a sheetAs white as a sheet• What does it mean?

• Someone who is very white

• Example:• Her legs are as white as a sheet.

He/she spilled the beansHe/she spilled the beans• What does that mean?

• To tell a secret

• Example:• Melissa spilled the beans and told

our secret

Don´t have a cowDon´t have a cow• What does it mean?

• Don´t get upset or angry

• Example:• Don´t have a cow, it was just a joke.

……all earsall ears• What does it mean?

• To listen to someone

• Example:• Talk to me, I´m all ears

Blind dateBlind date• What does it mean?

• To go on a date with someone you don´t know

• Example:• Tonight is my blind date with Joe.

Black outBlack out• What does it mean?

• To pass out

• Example:• Call a doctor, she blacked out!!

Brown bag itBrown bag it• What does it mean?• To bring your own lunch to

class/work

• Example:• To save money, I brown bag it.

To have the bluesTo have the blues• What does it mean?

• To be sad or depressed

• Example:• Sometimes I feel so blue.

Decked out in (something)Decked out in (something)• What it means?

• To be dressed fancy

• Example:• She´s decked out in a nice blouse

Have ants in your pantsHave ants in your pants• What does it mean?

• To be restless or nervous

• Example:• Telma appears to have ants in her

pants

Attracted toAttracted to• What does it mean?

To be physically attracted to someone

Example:I am attracted to him, he´s great!

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