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More Idioms of the Day
More Idioms of the Day
Quizlet: More Idioms of the Day 2A
in black and white - in writing
The salesman said that he would give me a five year warranty on my purchase. I told him to put it in black and white.
bit off more than one can chew - trying to do more than one can physically and mentally handle
I told her I would help her in her new job, but it seems that's all I've been doing lately. I think I bit off more than I could chew.
feather in one's cap - proud achievement
His speech went well at the corporate meeting. It was a feather in his cap.
get something off one's chest - unburden yourself, tell what's bothering you
I feel better ever since I told him my problem and got it off my chest.
hang in there - be patient, wait; it will eventually pay off
I know you want to quit school, but hang in there. You only have four more weeks before your graduation.
down to earth - having good sense, practical
My girlfriend is friendly and sensible. She's very down to earth.
sore loser - a person who gets angry when he loses
That little girl is a sore loser. She cries every time she doesn't win.
make a dent in it - make progress
I have a lot of work to do, but I made a dent in it last night.
The salesman said that he would give me a five year warranty on my purchase. I told him to put it in black and white.
get off on the wrong foot - make a bad start at something
Having a fight with a co-worker on my first day of work was not a good idea. I got off on the wrong foot.
bit off more than one can chew - trying to do more than one can physically and mentally handle
I told her I would help her in her new job, but it seems that's all I've been doing lately. I think I bit off more than I could chew.
His speech went well at the corporate meeting. It was a feather in his cap.
I feel better ever since I told him my problem and got it off my chest.
hang in there - be patient, wait; it will eventually pay off
I know you want to quit school, but hang in there. You only have four more weeks before your graduation.
Facial Expressions
Facial Expressions
brooding
engaged in or showing thought about something that makes one sad, angry or worried
bug-eyed
very excited or interested so that your eyes are wide open
deadpan
pretending to be serious when you are really joking
expressionless
not allowing your feelings to show
glazed (look)
showing no interest or emotion
grave
looking very serious and worried
mischievous
shows that you enjoy having fun by causing trouble
pouty
push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of petulant annoyance or
pouty
push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward in order to make oneself look sexually attractive
pleading
shows that you want something very much
sly
showing in an insinuating way that one has some secret knowledge that may be harmful or embarrassing
straight-faced
with a blank or serious facial expression
sullen
showing that you are in an unhappy mood or don't want to talk
tight-lipped
showing suppressed emotion or determined reticence
vacant
looking as if you don't understand or aren't paying attention
incredulous
unwilling or unable to believe something
chagrined
annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated
coy
making a pretense of shyness or modesty which is intended to be alluring
despondent
in low spirits from loss or hope or courage
aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Ways of Describing Art
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