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Idioms unloked!

Here's another set of idiomatic expression with their meanings and sentences.

5️⃣ Actions speak louder than words – What people do is more important than what they say.
📖 Sentence: “He promised to help, but never showed up—actions speak louder than words.”

6️⃣ Act of war – An aggressive act that could be considered warlike.
📖 Sentence: “The invasion was seen as an act of war by the international community.”

7️⃣ Add fuel to the fire – Make a bad situation worse.
📖 Sentence: “Yelling at him only added fuel to the fire.”

8️⃣ A day late and a dollar short – Too late or poorly prepared.
📖 Sentence: “She finally sent her assignment, but it was a day late and a dollar short.”

Which idiom is new to you?

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Idioms Unlocked!

Yesterday, I asked if you knew these idioms. Here’s what they mean and how to use them!

1️⃣ About face – A complete change of opinion or direction.
📖 Sentence: “Her sudden about face on the project surprised everyone.”

2️⃣ Above board – Honest and legal.
📖 Sentence: “Their business dealings are completely above board.”

3️⃣ Ace in the hole – A hidden advantage or resource.
📖 Sentence: “Her fluency in French was the ace in the hole that got her the job.”

4️⃣ Across the pond – Refers to the Atlantic Ocean; often the U.S. or U.K.
📖 Sentence: “My cousin just moved across the pond to London.”

Which idiom is new to you?

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📚 Learned some new idioms today!

Can you guess what they mean?

• About face
• Above board
• Ace in the hole
• Across the pond
• Actions speak louder than words
• Act of war
• Add fuel to the fire
• A day late and a dollar short

Comment your answers—I’ll reveal later!

Word of the Day: Idyllic
It means extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque, like a perfect scene from a storybook.

Example: “We stayed at an idyllic cottage by the beach, surrounded by palm trees and the sound of waves.”

✨ English Idiom of the Day: "Under the Gun" ✨

👉 Meaning: To be under pressure or forced to do something quickly.

📝 Example: I was really under the gun to finish my lesson plan before the deadline.

The following example will give you an idea how this idiom is used in a dialogue:

Anna: Hey, Mark, you look stressed. What’s going on?
Mark: Yeah, I’m really under the gun right now. I have three reports to finish before 5 p.m.
Anna: Wow, that’s tough. Do you need any help?
Mark: I’d appreciate it. If you can review this draft, it’ll save me some time.
Anna: Sure, no problem. Don’t worry, you’ll get through it.
Mark: Thanks, Anna. I just need to stay focused until the deadline.

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