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Mastering idioms will help you understand conversations in English and speak naturally with English speakers.
Today I would like to introduce to you five common colour idioms:
1. out of the blue: surprisingly, without warning
This morning, I got a phone call from my high school friend out of the blue. We haven't spoken in more than thirty years!
2. green with envy: jealous
I was green with envy when I saw my brother got a new Playstation for his birthday.3. once in a blue moon: rarely; not very often
I hate going to the gym, so I only go once in a blue moon - maybe once a year.
4. to see red: to become very angry suddenly
When I saw my husband had broken my favourite vase, I saw red and began yelling at him.
5. to be tickled pink: to be very pleased about something
My parents were tickled pink when I told them I had passed the test.
Now, it's your turn!
- Has anything happened to you out of the blue recently?
- What, or who, makes you green with envy?
- What do you only do once in a blue moon?
- What kind of thing makes you see red?
- When was the last time you were tickled pink?
Here are some tips for learning idioms:
1. Write down idioms that you see in books or hear in movies. Even better, write the whole sentence - this will help you understand the context in which native speakers use the idiom.
2. Find out the meaning by talking to a native speaker or looking in a dictionary. Some dictionaries also have example sentences to help you use the words correctly.
3. Practice using the idiom in conversation and/or writing.
4. Review regularly.
Would you like to learn the meaning of new idioms and practice using them in conversation? If so, I recommend my lesson Level Up Your English with Phrasal Verbs .
Students can access a coupon using this link.
1. Write down idioms that you see in books or hear in movies. Even better, write the whole sentence - this will help you understand the context in which native speakers use the idiom.
2. Find out the meaning by talking to a native speaker or looking in a dictionary. Some dictionaries also have example sentences to help you use the words correctly.
3. Practice using the idiom in conversation and/or writing.
4. Review regularly.
Would you like to learn the meaning of new idioms and practice using them in conversation? If so, I recommend my lesson Level Up Your English with Phrasal Verbs .
Students can access a coupon using this link.
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