id•i•om /'ide?m/
An idiom is an expression that means something other than the literal meanings of its individual words.
Here are six native idioms for you to learn and use. Enjoy friends!
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to do an about-face/about-turn - cambiar de postura
I got a new dog! My wife did an about-turn over letting me have one. |
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to break a bill/note - cambiar un billete
Let me pay. I need to break this fifty euro note . |
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to pull the plug on something - cancelar algo
I'll never pull the plug on this project as long as you keep reading. |
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to take a hint - captar una indirecta
I said I was tired, will you take the hint and go home! |
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to make waves - causar problemas
If they don't start treating me with respect I'll make waves ! |
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to make a splash - Causar sensación
I expect our new podcasts will make a splash in our english learning community |
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