...original and funny IDIOMS that can make you daydream about the FANTASTIC english culture!!!
More and more people often ask me why I am so fond of english words, expressions or sayings.
Every word encloses a surprising meaning. Weirdly, different nationalities have the same ideas, but usually express them in DIFFERENT WAYS, under various names.
EVERY WORD IS A GATEWAY TO IMAGINATION.
EACH ONE HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE A PICTURE POP UP IN OUR MINDS.
EVERY WORD IS LINKED TO AN IDEA, A MEANING.
THIS IS SO POWERFUL.
IT MAKES US TRAVEL EVERY TIME WE READ IT!
As busy as a bee = to be really busy.
To have ITCHY FEET = to be a traveller.
To go BANANAS = to become crazy.
To bring home the bacon = to earn money.
To have bigger fish to fry = have more imprtant things to do.
That's the way the cookie crumbles! = that's how you do it.
To look like two peas in a pod = nearly identical, very similar.
Hard nut to crack = a difficult problem.
To be a bookworm = someone who reads a lot.
Match made in HEAVENS = a very long lasting relationship.
On the rocks = a relationship with problems
Puppy love = temporary inflatuation between young people.
To be head over heels = to be very much in love with someone.
Lovey - dovey = making an excessive display of affection.
To have the hots = to be strongly attracted to someone.
A big cheese = an influential person.
A tough cookie = a very determined person.
Top banana = the chief person in a group.
Bad apple = a troublemaker.
Love rat = somebody who has an affair while in a relationship.
To cherry pick = to choose selectively from what is available.
To go catch some rays = to sunbathe
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