The idiom that is going to be discussed here in this post is: The last straw, or the final straw so notice the following example to start understanding the meaning of this popular idiom: Juliet: Thank God, after a long time we could pass our last exam today. Katy: You are right and I’m so tired that I couldn’t sleep …
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English Proverb: Actions speak louder than words
Actions speak louder than words The proverb that is going to be discussed here in this post relates to a situation in which someone wants to do something but he/she talks about the action. Proverb #90 Actions speak louder than words Meaning: It is better to do something rather than just talking What you do carries more weight than what …
Read More »English Idiom: Jump on the bandwagon
The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is: Jump on the bandwagon so notice the following example to know its meaning: Adrian: I thought your dad hated Mrs. Johnson already. Ted: Well, she’s the manager now, so he decided to jump on the bandwagon. Adrian: I think most of the other colleagues are like your father. …
Read More »English Idiom: It takes two to tango
The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is: It takes two to tango so notice the following example to know its meaning: Mia: There is no need to treat me like that. Charlotte: You mess up all things yourself and I have no connection with it. Mia: You can’t be so irresponsible like that. It takes both of …
Read More »English Proverb: A bad workman always blames his tools
A bad workman always blames his tools English Proverb: A bad workman always blames his tools The proverb which is going to be discussed here in this post relates to a situation in which someone who is supposed to do something perfectly, will do something badly and he/she says it was not his fault and doesn’t accept this lack of …
Read More »English Proverb: Every cloud has a silver lining
Every cloud has a silver lining The proverb which is going to be discussed here in this post is related to a situation in which someone wants to say that there is a hope even for every bad situation. Let’s discuss about this famous proverb in English. Proverb #88 Every cloud has a silver lining Meaning: Be optimistic, even difficult times …
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 …
Read More »اصطلاح “خیلی متفاوت بودن” در زبان انگلیسی
اصطلاح این پست ما که می خواهیم به بررسی آن بپردازیم عبارت اصطلاحی “Far cry from” می باشد و در واقع به موقعیتی مربوط می شود که بخواهیم به متفاوت بودن بسیار زیاد کسی یا چیزی اشاره کنیم. متفاوت در زبان انگلیسی با استفاده از واژه “different” بیان می شود اما اگر به صورت اصطلاحی کسی بخواهد تفاوت بیش از …
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 …
Read More »اصطلاح “با شرایط خود را تطبیق دادن” در زبان انگلیسی
اصطلاح این پست ما که می خواهیم به بررسی آن بپردازیم عبارت اصطلاحی “Drastic times call for drastic measures” و یا “Desperate times call for desperate measures” می باشد و در واقع به موقعیتی مربوط می شود که بخواهیم به کسی بگوییم خود را مناسب با شرایط تطبیق دهد و یا با توجه به شرایط موجود اقدامات متناسب با آن …
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