Idioms英文常用习语学习课程

1、“the coast is clear”there is no visible dangerExample:Bob: Has the teacher turned her back so we can sneak past her?Jane: Yes, the coast is clear. Go now!第1页/共24页第一页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“paint the town red”to go out in the evening and have a good timeExample: Emily: I am so glad it is Friday! Andrew: Me

2、too! Lets paint the town red!第2页/共24页第二页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“tickled pink”Example 1: Tony was tickled pink when he received a Valentine from his secret admirer. Example 2: The teacher was tickled pink because all the students completed the homework assignment.extremely happy第3页/共24页第三页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“t

3、ie the knot”Example 1: After dating for five years, Dan and Jenny finally tied the knot last year.Example 2: So, when are you two going to tie the knot?to get married第4页/共24页第四页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。used when referring to fond memories from the used when referring to fond memories from the pastpastExample

4、 1: Peter:Do you remember when we used to go fishing in the sea?Paul:Ahh yes, they were the good old days.Example 2: Back in the good old days you could buy a bowl of rice for just yi mao.第5页/共24页第五页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。used when referring to the current fashion or used when referring to the current fash

5、ion or fadfadExample 2:Everyone is playing jianzi. Right now its the in thing.Example 1:About twenty years ago I had a rubiks cube. Back then it was the in thing.第6页/共24页第六页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“when pigs fly”“when pigs fly”no chance at all of something happeningExample 1:Edward: Do you think Estella wil

6、l go out with me?William: Yeah, when pigs fly!Example 2:Christina: One day Im going to be the President of Neusoft.Kevin: Really? When pigs fly!第7页/共24页第七页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“never/not in my wildest dreams”“never/not in my wildest dreams”something has happened that you never would have believed would h

7、appenExample 1:Not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that China would win the world cup!Example 2:Reporter: Did you ever think you would become a famous movie star?Nancy: No, never in my wildest dreams.第8页/共24页第八页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“dressed to kill” / “dressed to the nines”Example #1:The stude

8、nts being interviewed were young, energetic, and dressed to kill. Example #2:Did you see Sara at the party last night? She was dressed to the nines! I wonder if she has a boyfriendwearing clothes that are intended to make people notice you, finely attired第9页/共24页第九页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“out of the woods”

9、Example #1:Jessicas recent cancer screening was negative, so the doctor thinks she may be out of the woods.Example #2:John has tried hard to stop his business from failing, but hes not out of the woods yet.to emerge safely from a dangerous situation第10页/共24页第十页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“blood is thicker than

10、water”Example 1: Ben and Daniel decided to put their differences behind them after their father reminded them that blood is thicker than water. Example 2: Why do those brothers always fight? Dont they know that blood is thicker than water? family relationships are more important than other relations

11、hips第11页/共24页第十一页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“clear as mud”unclear; you do not understandExample: “I enjoy learning English, but sometimes its about as clear as mud.”第12页/共24页第十二页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“wing it”to do something without having prepared ahead of time; to improviseExample: “The teacher called on me to spe

12、ak, but Im not ready! I guess Ill have to wing it.”I wish I had done my homework!第13页/共24页第十三页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“dry spell”a period of time without successExample 1: If we dont get out of this dry spell, were going to have to close up shop.Example 2: I invested all of my money in that company, and the

13、ir dry spell left me broke.第14页/共24页第十四页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“over my dead body”Example:Sally: Can I copy your homework?Tiffany: Over my dead body!I will never allow that to happen / allow you to do thatExample:Father: If you want to break up with my daughter it will be over my dead body.第15页/共24页第十五页，编辑

14、于星期六：一点 三十二分。“third wheel”Example 1: I dont want to go shopping with Jeffery and Ruby because I will feel like the third wheel.Example 2: You two go on ahead without me. I dont want to be the third wheel. a person who feels like the outsider in a group of three第16页/共24页第十六页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“wear your

15、 heart on your sleeve”to express your emotions freely and openly, for all to seeExample: Some people love him and some people hate him, but my brother always lets you know how he feels. He wears his heart on his sleeve. Example: Shes a shy person. Shes never been one to wear her heart on her sleeve.

16、 第17页/共24页第十七页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。“on the lam” to be running away from or hiding from the police after committing a crimeTheyll never find me here!Example:After beating a man to death in Canada, Megan was on the lam from the law. She decided to hide out in China.第18页/共24页第十八页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。Example 1: S

17、orry, but my hands are tied as Mum said that I cant go to play football with you as I must help her with the housework Example 2: I would like to stay and help you with your homework, however my hands are tied. I must leave for class immediately otherwise I will be late. unable to act on a situation

18、第19页/共24页第十九页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。Example 1: The dolphins appeared out of the blue.Example 2: The fight between the best friends came completely out of the blue.something unexpected or unforeseen, suddenly第20页/共24页第二十页，编辑于星期六：一点 三十二分。Example 1:Tiffany: I want to go on holiday but I am so busy.Leslie:We are all in the same boat. But if we work hard now we can go.Example 2:Lisa: There are so many idioms to remember for the exam! I cant remember them all.Sarah:Were all in the same boat, perhaps we should study them together.“ All in the Same B