Idioms(英文常用习语).pptVIP

Final Exam Review IDIOMS English Majors “the coast is clear” there is no visible danger Example: Bob: Has the teacher turned her back so we can sneak past her? Jane: Yes, the coast is clear. Go now! “paint the town red” to go out in the evening and have a good time Example: Emily: I am so glad it is Friday! Andrew: Me too! Let’s paint the town red! “tickled pink” Example 1: Tony was tickled pink when he received a Valentine from his secret admirer. Example 2: The teacher was tickled pink because all the students completed the homework assignment. extremely happy “tie the knot” Example 1: After dating for five years, Dan and Jenny finally tied the knot last year. Example 2: So, when are you two going to tie the knot? to get married “the good old days” used when referring to fond memories from the past Example 1: Peter: Do you remember when we used to go fishing in the sea? Paul: Ahh yes, they were the good old days. Example 2: Back in the good old days you could buy a bowl of rice for just yi mao. “the in thing” used when referring to the current fashion or fad Example 2:Everyone is playing jianzi. Right now it’s the in thing. Example 1:About twenty years ago I had a rubik’s cube. Back then it was the in thing. “when pigs fly” no chance at all of something happening Example 1:Edward: Do you think Estella will go out with me?William: Yeah, when pigs fly! Example 2:Christina: One day I’m going to be the President of Neusoft.Kevin: Really? When pigs fly! “never/not in my wildest dreams” something has happened that you never would have believed would happen Example 1:Not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that China would win the world cup! Example 2:Reporter: Did you ever think you would become a famous movie star?Nancy: No, never in my wildest dreams. “dressed to kill” / “dressed to the nines” Example #1: The students being interviewed were young, energetic, and dressed to kill. Example #2: Did you see Sara at the part