Including - The EXPLANATION of each idiom.
- USAGE NOTES to learn the history and/or way to use the idiom
- The STRUCTURE showing the grammar usage of the idiom.
- EXAMPLE sentences to see how the idiom is used in context.
What is an idiom? An idiom is a word or set of words that have a different meaning than the usual & literal meaning of those words. For example, let s look at the idiom, get the ball rolling. To start a game like bowling or billiards, you roll the ball. So this idiom gives us the idea we are starting something. When we say, Let s get the ball rolling, we mean, let s begin. You can use this idiom to begin a meeting, a class, or even a road trip.
Why learn idioms? Idioms are commonly used in everyday, conversational English. You could being your meeting with Let s begin the meeting, but starting the meeting with Let s get the ball rolling will make you sound more like a native speaker, and more natural. I encourage you to study the lessons in this book, and begin using these idioms in your conversations. You will sound more natural when you do so!
