In this video, I'm going to do something different.
I'm going to start with idiom examples in sentences.
Then, I'm going to explain the idiom by rewording the sentence so that you can understand what
the idiom means in the sentence.
This should be useful because it can help you understand that idioms can stuff a lot
of meaning and context into a small package.
They often say more than the basic meaning may indicate.
So, here are ten idioms examples to help you learn more English vocabulary in idioms.
“Just when I thought I couldn’t finish the marathon, I saw the finish line a few
hundred feet ahead.
I was home free.”
"Just when I thought I couldn't finish the marathon, I saw the finish line a few hundred
feet ahead.
I was home free."
In other words, "Just when I thought I couldn't finish the race, I saw the finish line a few
hundred feet away and I knew I could finish the race."
"When you respond to bad reviews angrily it only adds fuel to the fire."
In other words, "When you respond to bad reviews angrily it only makes the situation worse
by making the customer more angry."
"I wish I could buy my mom a Christmas present but I am flat broke."
In other words, "I wish I could buy my mom a Christmas present but I am completely out
of money."
"I really need this book to succeed.
I have a lot riding on it."
"I really need this book to succeed.
I have a lot riding on it."
In others words, "I really need this book to succeed.
I am depending on it because I've put a lot of work and time into it."
"I couldn't tolerate his attitude anymore so I had it out with Scott today."
In other words, "I couldn't tolerate his attitude anymore so I confronted Scott about how his
behavior has angered me to try to solve the problem."
"Kevin's acting career was just a flash in the pan.
His looks got him in the door but his acting ability slammed it in his face."
“Kevin’s acting career was just a flash in the pan, his looks got him in the door,
but his acting ability slammed it in his face.”
In other words, "Kevin's acting career was brief and unlikely to resume.
His looks got him in the door but his bad acting caused him to be unsuccessful."
"The new software will be ready to go after we iron out the last few bugs."
In other words "The new software will be ready to go after we fix the last few little faults
or errors."
"I've told you a million times to pick up your dirty laundry!"
"I've told you a million times to pick up your dirty laundry."
In other words, "I've told you many many times, more times than I can count, to pick up your
dirty laundry."
"Someone broke into my house in broad daylight."
In other words, "Someone broke into my house when the sun was shining, right out in the
open, where everyone could see."
"This camping trip is just what the doctor ordered."
In other words, "This camping trip is just what I needed to make me feel better and it
is very enjoyable."