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Idioms & Their Meanings:
Heaven in a cup = Something extremely enjoyable (especially a drink).
Hit the spot = Satisfy a craving perfectly.
Take on the world = Feel strong and confident.
Not firing on all cylinders = Not fully functional or alert.
Get into gear = Start working effectively.
Cup of tea = Something one enjoys.
Good to go = Ready to start.
Through and through = Completely.
You’re speaking my language = Talking about something I love.
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Daily Use IDIOMS :
On the other hand - from another point of view
bear in mind - keep in mind
along the lines of - in a similar way
in the long run - over a long period of time
gold standard - excellent
a step back - an action that will be harmful
come into play - begin to be used
last resort - the only choice that remains
go hand in hand with - closely related to
the bottom line - the main point
in the early days - an early period of development
from scratch - from the beginning
to go without saying - very obvious
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1. I don't understand. - I'm not following.
2. He is very rich. - He is rolling in dough.
3. She is very tired. - She is exhausted.
4. I’m hungry. - I could eat a horse.
5. Let's start. - Let's get the ball rolling.
6. Calm down. - Take it easy.
7. Be careful. - Watch your step.
8. I’m very happy. - I'm on cloud nine.
9. Stop worrying. - Don't sweat it.
10. It's easy . - It's a piece of cake.
11. I don’t care. - I couldn't care less.
12. I’m very busy. - I’m swamped.
13. He is very lazy. - He's a couch potato.
14. I agree with you. - We are on the same page.
15. You are right. - You hit the nail on the head.
16. I’m very sad. - I'm down in the dumps.
17. Let’s keep it a secret. - Let’s keep it under wraps.
18. It’s very expensive. - It costs an arm and a leg.
19. He's very funny. - He’s a barrel of laughs.
20. I’m very scared. - I’m petrified.
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Youssra: Hey Noor, do you remember that new girl, Lina? When I first saw her, I thought she was really unfriendly because she barely talked to anyone. But yesterday, I actually had a chat with her, and guess what? She was so kind and interesting!
Noor: Wow, really? See, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. I met her too, and she was as nice as pie! I thought she’d be stuck-up, but she turned out to be down to earth.
Youssra: Exactly! I put my foot in my mouth when I told her I thought she was quiet because she looked serious all the time. She laughed and said people always get the wrong impression about her.
Noor: That must have been awkward! But hey, at least you got off on the right foot after that. It’s funny how we often jump to conclusions without getting to know people.
Youssra: True! I learned my lesson. Next time, I’ll take everything with a grain of salt instead of assuming things too quickly.
Noor: Yeah, sometimes things aren’t what they seem. Speaking of which, remember when we thought our math teacher was going to be really strict? He actually turned out to be a softie at heart.
Youssra: Haha, right! We were barking up the wrong tree with that one.
Noor: Yep, and now we know—it’s always better to give people the benefit of the doubt.
Idioms used in the conversation and their meanings:
1. Don’t judge a book by its cover : Don’t judge someone or something based on appearance.
2. As nice as pie : Very kind and pleasant.
3. Stuck-up : Acting superior or arrogant.
4. Down to earth : Practical and humble.
5. Put my foot in my mouth : Say something embarrassing or inappropriate.
6. Get off on the right foot : Start something well.
7. Jump to conclusions : Make a judgment without enough information.
8. Take with a grain of salt : Don’t take something too seriously.
9. Barking up the wrong tree : Pursuing the wrong idea or assumption.
10. Give the benefit of the doubt : Trust someone without proof.
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Thinking or Feeling?
Xenalia: Noor, I really admire how sensible you are. You always think things through before jumping in. I, on the other hand, wear my heart on my sleeve.
Noor: That’s sweet, Xenalia. But being sensitive isn't a bad thing. It means you care deeply, and that’s rare these days. Still, I try to keep a level head when emotions run high.
Xenalia: I wish I could be like that. Sometimes I cry over spilled milk—literally and emotionally.
Noor: Hey, don’t beat yourself up. Everyone handles things differently. You have a heart of gold. Just don’t let people walk all over you.
Xenalia: Thanks, Noor. I guess I need to learn to take things with a grain of salt. Not every word should hit me like a ton of bricks.
Noor: Exactly. And remember, even the most sensible person needs a shoulder to cry on sometimes ...
Idioms & Their Meanings:
1. Wear my heart on my sleeve – Show emotions openly.
2. Keep a level head – Stay calm and sensible during difficult situations.
3. Cry over spilled milk – Be upset about something that can't be undone.
4. Don’t beat yourself up – Don’t blame or criticize yourself too harshly.
5. Heart of gold – A kind and generous nature.
6. Walk all over you – Take advantage of someone's kindness or sensitivity.
7. Take things with a grain of salt – Don’t take things too seriously or literally.
8. Hit me like a ton of bricks – Affect me strongly or suddenly.
9. A shoulder to cry on – Someone who listens and offers comfort.
Youssra: Hey Malak! You won’t believe what happened today.
Malak: Don’t keep me waiting — what is it?
Youssra: I finally passed my driving test!
Malak: That’s amazing! Congrats, girl!
Youssra: Thanks! And the icing on the cake? My dad surprised me with a second-hand car.
Malak: No way! That’s literally the best news ever. You totally had your cake and ate it too!
Youssra: I know! I didn’t expect both things to happen at once.
Malak: Was the test hard though? I heard it’s super stressful.
Youssra: Honestly? It was a piece of cake. I was nervous, but everything went smoothly.
Malak: You make it sound so easy. I think I’d panic.
Youssra: Come on, don’t sugarcoat your fear — you’ve been practicing for weeks!
Malak: That’s true, but still... I don’t trust myself under pressure.
Youssra: You’ve got this. You're more capable than you think.
Malak: Aww, thanks cupcake. You’re always so encouraging.
Youssra: That’s what friends are for! Speaking of cupcakes... want to grab dessert later?
Malak: Yes please! You know I’ve got a sweet tooth.
Youssra: Haha, of course. Let’s celebrate with something ridiculously sugary.
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Idioms Used & Their Meanings:
1. The icing on the cake – Something that makes a good situation even better.
2. Have your cake and eat it too – To get two good things at the same time, usually considered impossible.
3. A piece of cake – Something very easy.
4. Sugarcoat (something) – To make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it really is.
5. Cupcake – A term of endearment for someone sweet or loved.
6. Sweet tooth – A strong liking for sweet foods or desserts.
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Malak: Ramadan Kareem, Youssra! It feels like just yesterday we were kids, waiting eagerly for iftar.
Youssra: Ramadan Kareem, Malak! I know, time flies! We used to gather at Grandma’s house every evening. The whole family would be there, and the table was always full of delicious food.
Malak: Yes! And we used to compete to see who could eat the most sambousek. You always won!
Youssra: Haha, guilty as charged! But do you remember how we used to stay up all night, playing games and waiting for suhoor?
Malak: Oh yes! We used to listen to the musaharati’s drum and run to the window to wave at him. Those were the good old days.
Youssra: True! And I miss the decorations. We used to make lanterns out of colored paper. Now everything is store-bought.
Malak: Yeah, things have changed. Kids these days don’t know what they’re missing! We used to feel so excited about Ramadan, but now it seems like everyone's just glued to their phones.
Youssra: That’s life, I guess. But you know what they say, old habits die hard. I still make my own decorations, even if no one else does.
Malak: I love that! And I still wake up for suhoor even when I don’t need to. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks!
Youssra: Exactly! And no matter how much things change, Ramadan will always be special. It’s a trip down memory lane every year.
Malak: You’re right. Maybe we should bring back some of our old traditions. Let’s make lanterns again this year!
Youssra: Great idea! And let’s invite the kids too. Who knows? Maybe the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!
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Idioms & Their Meanings
𐙚 Old habits die hard – It’s difficult to stop doing things you’ve been doing for a long time.
𐙚You can’t teach an old dog new tricks – It’s hard for people to change their long-standing habits.
𐙚A trip down memory lane – Thinking about happy memories from the past.
𐙚The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – Children often behave like their parents or elders.
﴿شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ﴾
Funny Idioms 𝜗𝜚 ㅤ
1. When pigs fly – Describes something extremely unlikely or impossible.
Ex: "He’ll apologize? Yeah, right. That’ll happen when pigs fly!"
2. More holes than Swiss cheese – Full of flaws or gaps.
Ex: "Your plan has more holes than Swiss cheese. It won’t work!"
3. To spill the beans – To reveal a secret.
Ex: "John accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party."
4. To go on a wild goose chase – To pursue a futile goal.
Ex: "Looking for my lost key in the park was awild goose chase."
5. To shoot the breeze – To chat casually.
Ex: "We sat on the porch and shot the breeze for hours."
6. To bite the bullet – To endure a painful situation.
Ex: "I hate public speaking, but I had to bite the bullet and give the presentation."
7. To have the bats in the belfry – To be eccentric or crazy.
Ex: "She talks to her plants as if they understand.
I think she has bats in the belfry."
8. To be a couch potato – To be very lazy.
Ex: "He spent the whole weekend watching TV like a couch potato."
9. To play devil’s advocate – To argue the opposite, for debate.
Ex: "I don’t agree, but I’ll play devil’s advocate to challenge your argument."
10. To be as mad as a box of frogs – Very irrational or bizarre.
Ex: "He came up with the weirdest idea—he’s as mad as a box of frogs!"
Youssra: Hey, Elson! What were you doing yesterday evening?
Elson: Hey, Youssra! I was working on my project. I had to meet a deadline, so I was burning the midnight oil. What about you?
Youssra: Oh, I was reading a book and taking notes. I was trying to stay ahead of the game.
Elson: That sounds productive! While I was writing my report, my little brother was making a mess in the living room. It was driving me up the wall!
Youssra: I can imagine! At the same time, my cat was jumping on my desk and knocking over my papers. I was pulling my hair out!
Elson: Haha, seems like we were both struggling! But at least we were getting things done.
Youssra: Exactly! Even though distractions were popping up left and right, I was keeping my eye on the ball.
Elson: That’s the spirit! Success comes to those who hustle.
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𐙚Burning the midnight oil – Working late into the night.
𐙚 Stay ahead of the game – Be more advanced or prepared than others.
𐙚Drive someone up the wall – Make someone very annoyed or frustrated.
𐙚 Pull one’s hair out – Feel very frustrated or stressed.
𐙚Keep one’s eye on the ball – Stay focused on a goal.
𐙚Pop up left and right – Appear frequently and unexpectedly.
𐙚Success comes to those who hustle – Hard work leads to success.
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