IDIOM

An idiom is an expression consisting of combination of words that has figurative meanings. An idiom is an expression consisting of combination of words that has figurative meanings. The figurative meaning is comprehended in regard to a common use of the expression that it is made. Idioms are numerous and they occur frequently in all languages. There are estimated to be at least 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English language.

Below are examples of idiom and its meaning:

1.      Ace : make an “A” on a test, homework assignment, project, etc.

“Somebody said you aced the test, Dave. That’s great!”.

2.      Antsy: restless, impatient and tired of waiting.

“I hope Katy calls soon. Just sitting around and waiting is making me antsy”.

3.      As easy as pie: very easy.

“I tought you said this was a difficult problem. It isn’t. In fact, it’s easy as pie”.

4.      Bad-mouth: say unkind, unflattering, embarrassing things about someone.

A: “I don’t believe what Bob said. Why is he bad-mouthing me?”

B: “ He’s probably jealous of your success.”

5.      Be on the go : be very busy (going from one thing or project to another).

“I’m really tired. I’ve been on the go all week long.”

6.      Blabbermouth: a very talkactive person-especially one who says things that should be kept secret.

“Don’t say anything to Bob unless you want the whole office to know. Bob’s quite a blabbermouth.”.

7.      Chicken (adjective/noun): cowardly.

“Fred will never ask Lucy for a date. He’s chicken.”

8.      Chow: food.

“How’s the chow in the university cafetaria?”

9.      Ditch class: skip class/play hookey.

“You shouldn’t have ditched class yesterday. We had an announced test.”

10.  Drop someone a line: write to someone.

“I haven’t written to my parents for a long time. I’d better drop them a line today or tomorrow”.

Those are few examples about idiom. You can get more in the source below:

Source: wikipedia, www.eslcafe.com