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The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is actually a British slang: not to give a toss about someone, or don’t give a toss about so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Joe: Why he treats like that to the journalists? Lucas: I don’t know, but you know he doesn’t give a toss about …
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English Idioms
An idiom is a word, phrase, or expression with a figurative meaning that is not easily deduced from its literal definition. An idiom can be considered an insider language within a culture, where the meaning of the idiom is understood by those within the culture, but often misunderstood or misinterpreted by those outside of it. The English language is filled with idioms, many of which are rooted in nautical or maritime culture.
English idioms have been around for centuries and have allowed us to express our thoughts and emotions in a way that would not be possible with simple literal language.
You can learn English idioms, proverbs, and some other useful formal or informal expressions through these kinds of blogs and contents which are very useful for using all four English skills, especially in Speaking and Reading. You can read the explanations of English idioms which consist of examples, definitions, roots, dictionary definitions, and some great photos or videos. I try to write these learning materials in a way which helps English learners to learn these subjects and contents in an easy way. I try my best to use some photos and videos which help English learners while reading very useful content, to enjoy their readings too.
Idioms are an important part of learning English. They are the phrases or a group of words which make a meaning which may not be understood by those individual words which made that phrase. They may have a figurative or literal meaning and they would be so natural for English speakers, while they don’t seem so for English learners.
So try to learn idioms as easily as possible here at UCLnet.com and share them with your friends and classmates if you think these contents will help them to learn English better and sooner.
English Idiom: In the heat of the moment
The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is: In the heat of the moment, so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Bill: I am so ashamed for what I told my wife yesterday. William: What did you say? Bill: I said the things which I have never thought about. …
Read More »English Idiom: Hit the sack / sheets / hay meaning
I am going to talk about an English idiom which is related to humans. The idiom is: Hit the sack / sheets / hay so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Jack: Look the math is my favorite one tonight. Do you want to watch it together? Brian: I don’t think so, I am …
Read More »English Idiom: Hit the nail on the head
I am going to talk about an English idiom which is related to humans. The idiom is: Hit the nail on the head, so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Jeff’s dad: So what’s wrong with you? Jeff: Nothing important. I just lost my job. Jeff’s dad: Do you want to borrow some money …
Read More »English Idiom: Hear (sth) through/on the grapevine
I am going to talk about an English idiom which is related to humans. The idiom is: Hear it on the grapevine, so notice the following conversational example to know its meaning: Jane: Did you hear about manager’s new decision? Ava: No. What’s that? Jane: Sally said he is going to give us a promotion? Ava: Do you really Hear …
Read More »English Idiom: Give the benefit of the doubt
I am going to talk about an English idiom that is related to humans. The idiom is: Give the benefit of the doubt, so notice the following conversational example to know its meaning: Jane: Did you hear about the manager’s new decision? Ava: No. What’s that? Jane: Sally said he is going to give us a promotion. Ava: Do you …
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Read More »سخنان فلسفی و حکیمانه افلاطون (Plato) با ترجمه فارسی
در ادامه مطالب مربوط به سخنان بزرگان (Quotes)، در این پست به Plato Quotes یعنی سخنان حکیمانه و فلسفی افلاطون (Plato) فیلسوف بزرگ یونانی می پردازیم. اما قبل از آن خلاصه ای از زندگینامه این شخصیت مشهور فلسفی را بخوانید تا بیشتر با او آشنا شوید. پلاتون یا پلاتو (در زبان یونانی به معنای چهارشانه است) ملقب به افلاطون در سال ۴۲۷ قبل …
Read More »اصطلاح “شبانه روزی” در زبان انگلیسی
اصطلاح این پست ما که می خواهیم به بررسی آن بپردازیم عبارت اصطلاحی “Round the clock” و یا “Around the clock” می باشد و در واقع به موقعیتی مربوط می شود که بخواهیم به کسی در مورد دائمی و همیشگی بودن چیزی توضیح دهیم. ترجمه تحت الفظی و واژه به واژه این عبارت اصطلاحی: در اطراف ساعت معادل فارسی این …
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