Учебный проект по английскому языку "Idioms"
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Учебный проект по английскому языку от ученицы 7 Б класса Ли Евы

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English Idioms

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An idiom is a group of words in current usage having a meaning that is not deducible from those of the individual words. For example, ”to rain very heavily” -is an idiom; and ”over the moon”-which means ”extremely happy”-is another idiom . In both cases , you would have a hard time understanding the real meaning if you did not already know these idioms! Idioms and idiomatic expressions in English

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There are two features that identify an idiom : firstly, we cannot deduce the meaning of the idiom from the individual words; and secondly, both the grammar and the vocabulary of the idiom are fixed, and if we change them we lose the meaning of the idiom. Thus the idiom ”pull your socks up” means ”improve the way you are behaving” (or it can have a literal meaning); if we change it grammatically to ”pull your sock up” or we change it’s vocabulary to ”pull your stocking up” , then we must interpret the phrase literally-it has lost it’s idiomatic meaning. I have butterflies my stomach I am nervous about something I'm short-handed I don't have enough people to help He's bending over backwards for you He is doing more than is necessary

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How should one index an idioms reference? Do we list the idiom ” kick the bucket”? Given that Internet users have the option of searching for individual words with the search function, the approach we have taken is to list all idiom in strict alphabetical order, omitting the indefinite and definite articles (a, an, the) and some pronouns if they occur at the beginning of the idiom. Thus, for example, the idiom ”kick the bucket” is indexed under K, while the idiom ”a ballpark figure” is indexed under B. I'll have to sleep on it I will thing about it and let you know tomorrow This is where I draw the line I will not do more (or tolerate more) She has a green thumb She is good at growing plants . She can grow plants.

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Many idioms originated as quotations from well-known writers such as Shakespeare. For example, ”at one fell swoop” comes from Macbeth and ”cold comfort” from King John. Sometimes such idioms today have a meaning that has been altered from the original quotation. Watch your mouth Be careful what you say Don't stretch the truth Don't turn the truth into a lie He must put his foot down He must insist and say no You really take the cake You did a good job. You really win the prize

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Some idioms are typically used in one version of English rather than another. For example, the idiom ”yellow journalism” originated and is used in American English. Other idioms may be used in a slightly different form in different varieties of English. Thus the idiom ”A drop in the ocean” in British and Australian English becomes ”a drop in the bucket” in American English. However, in general, globalization and the effects of film, television and the Internet mean that there is less and less distinction between idioms of different varieties of English. In this reference me have tagged an idiom with one variety of English or another only when the idiom really is restricted to a particular variety of English or to indicate that the idiom originated in that particular variety of English. He's blowing his own horn He is bragging about himself. To boast or praise oneself. Don't talk Zip your lip

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Entries a piece of cake If you say that something is a piece of cake, you mean that is it extremely easy. another string to your bow If you have another string to your bow, you have another way of making a living. eat humble pie If you eat humble pie, you admit that you are in the wrong and behave apologetically. a new lease of live If someone has a new lease of life, they have a new enthusiasm for living. can't see the wood for the tress If you can't see the wood for the trees, you can't see the whole situation clearly because you're looking too closely at small details, or because you're too closely involved. a drop in the ocean If an amount is a drop in the ocean, it's a very small portion of the amount that's needed. Search Results Your search retuned 0 categories and 20 entries

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jobs for the boys If yon say "jobs for the boys" you're referring to the fact that people in positions of power sometimes use their power to give jobs to their friends or family members. a zebra crossing A zebra crossing is a pedestrian crossing that is marked on the road with painted black and white stripes. come up trumps If you come up trumps, you succeed in something that you may not have been expected to succeed in. itchy feet If you have itchy feet, you feel the need to go somewhere different or do something different or do something different. just the ticket You can say something is just the ticket if it’s the perfect thing or if it’s exactly what’s needed. off your own bat If you do something off your own bat, you do it without being asked to or told to. at a loose end If you’re at a loose end, you have nothing to do. come a cropper

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If you come a cropper, you fall over, or you make a mistake which has serious consequences for you. go down a treat If something goes down a treat, it’s a great success and everyone enjoys it. take the Mickey | Mick out of someone If you’re taking the Mickey out of someone, or taking the Mick out of them, you’re making fun of them or copying their behavior for a laugh. an axe to grind(2) If you have an axe to grind, you have a strong opinion about something and you express this opinion whenever you can. make a song and dance about something If you make a song and dance about something, you make a big deal out of, or a fuss over, something that isn’t very important. right up your street If something is right up your street, it would be perfect for you or ideal for your skills and interests. um and ah If you ”um and ah” you’re having trouble deciding what to say, or you’re having trouble telling somebody something.

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Hold one’s tongue Keep still Get lost Disappear Knock it oft Stop or cease It figures Seems likely Make one tick Motivate Not my bag Not when I like to do Stick around Stay Let is slide Neglect a duty Search me I don’t know At the end of this rope Pushed to the limit Lose one’s cool Get angry Straight from the shoulder Frankly , directly Miss the boat Lose an opportunity Make waves Create a disturbance Throw the book at Be harsh in judgment Pull one’s weight Do one’s share

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Big deal Not really important Dish it out Give abuse Take the bull by the horns Act in a determined way Give a big hand Applaud by clapping Play by ear Play instrument without music Answer the door See who is at the door Push on Keep going Keep an eye on Watch carefully In tears Crying Grow out of one’s clothes Get too large for clothes to fit Give a ring Call on telephone Drop a line Write a letter Make faces A facial expression Look down upon Scorn Get on one’s nerves Make nervous Drop in on Call on unexpectedly

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Die down Decrease Dry up Stop talking Blow one’s stack Become angry Fool around Play and joke Stir up Arouse Put this foot in his mouth Make a foolish remark Kept his heard Remained calm Cut in Interrupted Make room for Create a space Go off the deep end Be rash, hasty Blow one’s top Become enraged Brush up on Review studies Blue in the face Can say no more to convince Go Dutch Each pays own way Be bent on doing something Strong desire to do Firsthand Direct

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The future of idiomatic expressions in the English language seems certain. They are more and more based on American English. This development will continue through new mediums. It is hard to say what this will do to idioms and what kind of new idioms are created. This will be an interesting development to follow, and by no means does it lessen the humor, variety and color of English Language.