IDIOMS

IDIOM EXERCISES
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Goose bumps


"I was so touched by the movie that I started getting goose bumps all over my arms."
"When she told me that she loved me, I got goose bumps."
"I get goose bumps anytime I'm scared."
"John told us a story and everyone got goose bumps."

A: "Did you watch the speech?"
B: "No, I missed it. Was it good?"
A: "It was so touching that I got goose bumps everywhere."

Other Common Sentences

"I was so inspired by the speech that I had a tingling sensation run across my body."
"I felt a jolt of excitement when I heard the good news."
"My arms were tingling when I heard that story."


Example:  http://www.godvine.com/A-Young-Man-s-Performance-of-Hallelujah-Gave-the-Nation-Goosebumps-WOW-4243.html


Stay in touch


"Call me more often man. We got to stay in touch."
"I hope you stay in touch with me. I'll give you my contact information."
"Let's stay in touch. I'll email you whenever I can."
"Are you staying in touch with her, or are you guys not talking any more?"

A: "Since you are moving to England, I'm really going to miss you."
B: "Yeah. I'm going to miss you a lot too."
A: "You promise that you'll stay in touch?"
B: "Of course. We'll always keep in touch."

Other Common Sentences

"Keep in touch. I'll want to know how you're doing."
"Julie told me that she would keep in touch with me."


Example:  http://i.123g.us/c/intouch_keepintouch/card/100566.gif


Have the guts


"I don't have the guts to go bungee jumping."
"He doesn't have the guts to ask her on a date."
"He has a lot of guts to be hunting by himself."

A: "I heard you went to Sky Mountain Park. How was it."
B: "It was pretty fun."
A: "Did you go on the monster ride?"
B: "No. I didn't have the guts to go on that ride. It was too scary."

Other Common Sentences

"He's very courageous."
"He's got balls to be doing that."
"He isn't afraid of anything."


Example:  http://info.asalesguyconsulting.com/blog/bid/222885/Do-You-Have-the-Guts-Sales-Team-Development


Rain or Shine


"We're going camping this weekend rain or shine."
"Rain or shine, the protesters are out there every day."
"I don't care about the weather. I'm going golfing rain or shine."

A: "I'm going hiking this Saturday. Do you want to come?"
B: "That sounds good. Rain or shine, count me in."
A: "If it's raining, looks like you're going by yourself, because I'm staying home."

Other Common Sentences

"I'm going to go even if it's a downpour."
"Are you still going to go even if it's raining cats and dogs?"
"Unless it's pouring out, let's meet at seven in the morning."


Example:  http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Rain-or-shine-Mooresville-Christmas-parade-marches-on-233539081.html


I'm beat


"I had a tough day today. I'm totally beat."
"I don't want to go out tonight. I'm beat."
"I'm beat so I'm going to sleep early today."

A: "Hey Steve, we're going to go to a club tonight. Wanna come?"
B: "I worked a 12 hour shift today. I'm beat so I'm going to just stay home tonight."

Other Common Sentences

"I'm very tired."
"I'm exhausted."


Example:  https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/2729686528/h8FABB458/


Easier said than done


"That's easier said than done."
"It's a lot tougher than that. It's one of those things that are easier said than done."
"Michael thinks everything is so easy. He doesn't realize it's easier said than done."

A: "Do you do any stock trading?"
B: "No, but how hard could it be. Just buy when it goes down and sell when it goes up."
A: "It's easier said than done."

Other Common Sentences

"It's harder than you think."
"It's not as easy as you think."
"If you think it's that easy, why don't you do it?"


Example:  http://loopholesonlife.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/inspire-to-push-yourself.jpg


It's about time


"It's about time."
"It's about time. I waited two hours for you."
"It's about time I got a chance to play."

A: "I've been waiting for 3 weeks to try out the new laptop. Isn't it my turn yet?"
B: "Yes. It's your turn. I'll get it for you."
A: "It's about time."


Example:  http://funknet.net/rfunk/Music/images/TimeFrontCover-400x397.png


Jump to conclusions


"I incorrectly blamed Jeff for breaking my phone. I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions."
"I thought you took my book. I shouldn't have accused you. I jumped to conclusions."
"Will you stop jumping to conclusions. You should get all the facts before you make any decisions."

A: "I'm so mad at Jake. I think he told my girlfriend that I was on a date."
B: "What makes you think Jake told her?"
A: "Because he's like that."
B: "He sometimes does stupid things, but you shouldn't jump to conclusions."


Example:  http://a1.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/036/Purple/42/6b/1d/mzl.ljgpyakv.480x480-75.jpg


Keep an eye on


"Can you keep an eye on my daughter while I go get the car?"
"Don't worry about your luggage. I'll keep an eye on it."
"My mom will keep an eye on our equipment while we go get the truck."

A: "Excuse me sir."
B: "Yes."
A: "I have to go to the bathroom. Can you keep an eye on my suitcase for a minute?"
B: "No problem."

Other Common Sentences

"Can you watch my bag for me?"
"Can you watch my suitcase while I go to the bathroom."


Example:  http://www.picpak.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-24-keep-an-eye-on-it1.png


Out of the blue


"He's pretty funny because he will crack a funny joke out of the blue."
"Grace started crying for no reason. It was totally out of the blue."
"I don't know why he started getting mad. It was out of the blue."

A: "Did you hear what happened with Tiffany?"
B: "She broke up with her boyfriend last night."
A: "What? I thought they had a great relationship."
B: "So did I. It was totally out of the blue."

Other Common Sentences

"She showed up out of no where."
"He pulled a rabbit out of nowhere. That's why it was so impressive."


Example:  http://usadultliteracy.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/poop1.jpg


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