Idioms in English

Idioms in English

 "A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what a ship is for".

Proverb

What does it mean to be a "black sheep?"

Everyone in my family is a teacher, but I decided from a young age that I wanted to be an actor. I guess I've always been the black sheep

What does it mean to tell a "white lie"?

My wife asked me if I liked her new dress. Well, I thought it was horrible, but of course I told her it looked wonderful. You have to tell a little white lie from time to time, don't you? 

What does the term "green light" mean?

Everyone in my department is very happy because the project we've been working on for six months has finally been given the green light. 

What does the term "white-collar mean"?

Most of the people in my town are white-collar workers. There are very few people working in factories. 

What does "come out of the blue" mean?

I hadn't heard from Jo for almost ten years, so when a letter from her came out of the blue, I was naturally very surprised. 

What does "give someone the cold shoulder" mean?

Have I done something to upset Anne? She's been giving me the cold shoulder

Multiple Choice

If you say to someone "Cut it out!", you are telling them to stop

doing something that you do not like.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

If, in a meeting, you cut to the chase, you waste time by talking about small, unimportant issues rather than issues that are more

urgent.

• True

• False

How would the people in the following sentences feel: happy or unhappy?

• Ursula is under the weather. 

• Claudia is on cloud nine 

• Orville is on top of the world. 

• Nigella is not feeling herself. 

• Justin is just peachy. 

• If you are stranded on an island for a full year, but you can only bring 5 objects with you, what objects would you choose? Why?

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