[英语学习]Idioms.doc

Idioms A Bird in the Hand Is Worth Two in the Bush Dan has asked me to go to a party with him. What if my boyfriend finds out? Reply: Dont go. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. A Blessing in Disguise My car broke down again, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise; Ive been wasting too much time driving around anyway. A Chip on Your Shoulder Whats bothering that guy? Answer: Nothing; hes just got a chip on the shoulder. A Dime A Dozen I dont need friends like him; they are a dime a dozen. A Drop in The Bucket Id like to do something to change the world but whatever I do seems like a drop in the bucket. A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted Example: Her husband cant seem to hold onto any amount of money; he either spends it or loses it. A fool and his money are easily parted. A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned Im going to give you $20 but I want you to put it in the bank; a penny saved is a penny earned! A Piece Of Cake Do you think you will win your tennis match today? Answer: It will be a piece of cake. A Shot In The Dark That was such a difficult question! How did you get it right? Reply: I just took a shot in the dark. A Slap On The Wrist He should be in jail for what he did, but he got off with just a slap on the wrist. A Slip Of The Tongue Be careful talking to the police tomorrow; one slip of the tongue could get us into big trouble. A Taste Of Your Own Medicine It looks like she got a taste of her own medicine. A Toss-Up Do you think theyll make it one time? Answer: I really dont know. Its a toss-up. A Wolf In Sheeps Clothing Dont trust the salespeople at that store; they are all wolves in sheeps clothing! About Face Do an about face, get back in that bathroom, and brush your teeth! Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder The time we spend apart has been good for us; absence makes the heart grow fonder. Actions Speak Louder Than Words Dont tell me how to do this; show me! Actions speak louder than words. Add Fuel To The Fire I would like to do something