This document discusses English idioms and idiomatic expressions. It explains that idioms are exclusive to the culture and demographics of a particular country, city, or social subgroup and are directly related to their context. The document then provides examples of some common American idioms, such as "a piece of cake" meaning something is very easy, "in the limelight" referring to being the center of attention, and "I can have my cake and eat it too" meaning one can have everything they want in life.

1. By: Marisela Restrepo
Ruiz
ENGLISH IDIOMS
AND
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS.

4. Los dichos, son exclusivos de la cultura y/o demografía de un
país, ciudad o subgrupo social; es por esto que están
directamente relacionados a un contexto; ellos hacen parte
del idioma hablado puesto que son transmitidos de generación
en generación de forma oral.

5. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON AMERICAN IDIOMS
 A piece of cake,
it means that something is very easy.
 In the limelight,
when you are in the center of attention.
 In Hot Water, to be in troubles.

6. A picture is worth a thousand words!,
A picture, explains things better than words.
 A poker face!,
it means a face with no expression.
Two heads are better than one!,
2 people working together
will have more ideas that only one.

7.  I can have my cake and eat it too!,
I can have everything what I want in life.
 That takes the cake!
That's unbelievable
 Time out!
= Stop, calm down!