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Idioms
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    Idioms

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    What is an idiom?

    An idiom is a phrase, saying or a group of words that has a metaphorical (not literal) meaning, which has become accepted in common usage. Source: theidioms.com

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    What makes idioms difficult?

    The answer is their "meaning". Idioms are not easy to understand - especially for non-native speakers, because their meanings are usually metaphorical. This characteristic of idioms makes them strange and difficult to understand for English learners.

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    once in a blue moon

    Meaning: very rarely

    Example: I go to visit my grandfather only once in a blue moon; he lives in a remote farm house.


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    Popcorn movie

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    movies that you watch almost purely for entertainment

    movies that you watch for entertainment learning

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    Get the show on the road

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    waiting somewhere for the preparation to finish

    get started on something

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    Sell out

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    when you have tickets to sell

    abandon your principles in favor of something such as money

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    Jump the shark

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    something completely amazing and worth watching

    describe certain television shows (and occasionally some films) that have decreased in quality

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    Break a leg

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    to have good luck

    to have bad luck

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    To be in the limelight

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    to be in the public eye

    to be a failure

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    Live up to the hype

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    something has to be as bad as people hope it will be

    something has to be as good as people hope it will be

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    Jerry thought the new Spiderman Homecoming movie was going to fall short of the expectations of the fans. To his surprise, however, it really __________ !

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    lived up to the hype
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    I believe that it would be better for the TV network to decide to end a series when it should end rather than _________ simply for the ratings. It ruins the show!

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    jump the shark
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    I know you really do not need the luck with all the practice that you have been putting in, but make sure to ________ !

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    break a leg
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    Dylan tried to avoid the reporters as much as possible, but he _________ all the time because of his new major hit movie.

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    was in the limelight
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    Taylor Swift was able to ________ the tickets to her tour in just one hour!

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    sell out
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    I know you are worried about leaving, but we have our passports and cash for our trip to Japan so let’s _________________!

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    get the show on the road
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    get this show on the road
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    I know that some people will judge you for admitting that you enjoy _____________, but they are really popular for a real reason!

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    popcorn movies
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    popcorn movie
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    Taylor Swift was able to ________ the tickets to her tour in just one hour!

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    sell out
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