3. • Idiomatic expressions are used in
communicating. Idiomatic
expressions are useful when trying to
convey a feeling or emotion. Some of
them are funny and light hearted.
4. As white as a sheet
• What does it mean?
• Someone who is very white
• Example:
• Her legs are as white as a sheet.
5. He/she spilled the beans
• What does that mean?
• To tell a secret
• Example:
• Melissa spilled the beans and told our
secret
6. Don´t have a cow
• What does it mean?
• Don´t get upset or angry
• Example:
• Don´t have a cow, it was just a joke.
7. …all ears
• What does it mean?
• To listen to someone
• Example:
• Talk to me, I´m all ears
8. Blind date
• What does it mean?
• To go on a date with someone you
don´t know
• Example:
• Tonight is my blind date with Joe.
9. Black out
• What does it mean?
• To pass out
• Example:
• Call a doctor, she blacked out!!
10. Brown bag it
• What does it mean?
• To bring your own lunch to
class/work
• Example:
• To save money, I brown bag it.
11. To have the blues
• What does it mean?
• To be sad or depressed
• Example:
• Sometimes I feel so blue.
12. Decked out in (something)
• What it means?
• To be dressed fancy
• Example:
• She´s decked out in a nice blouse
13. Have ants in your pants
• What does it mean?
• To be restless or nervous
• Example:
• Telma appears to have ants in her
pants
14. Attracted to
• What does it mean?
To be physically attracted to someone
Example:
I am attracted to him, he´s great!
