Idioms

miércoles, 17 de julio de 2013

COMMON IDIOMS



  • Common Idioms 


 There are many idioms in english. Here the most commons 


IDIOMS
EXAMPLES 

absent-minded: forgetful (distraído)

My grandfather is very absent-mindedand often forgets his key. 

all ears: eager to listen to someone
(todo oídos)

Okay, I'm all ears, please tell me about the party. 

all of a sudden: suddenly, without advance warning (repentinamente)

All of a sudden it became cloudy and began to rain. 

beat around the bush: speak indirectly
or evasively (dar vueltas para hacer algo)

Stop beating around the bush and give us your final decision.

behind the times: old fashioned (anticuado)

My aunt is a little behind the times.

blow one's own horn: praise oneself (fanfarronear, hacer alarde)

He is always blowing his own horn and is very annoying at times.

brand new: absolutely new (flamante)

He was finally able to buy a brand-newcar.

catch one's eye: attract one's attention (llamar la atención)

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

catch (someone) red-handed: find someone in the middle of doing something wrong (atrapar a alguien con las manos
en la masa)
The policeman caught the boy red-handed when he was stealing the candy. 



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