Selasa, 30 Desember 2014

Example of Idiomatic and literal meaning in english 

( translation class)




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Idiomatic
Literal
1.
Think on your feet

Adjusting quickly to changes and making fast decisions.

2.

GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD

Putting up a plan or idea into action. 
3.

NOT LET GRASS GROW UNDER FEET

Don't delay in getting something done.
4.

SEPARATE SHEEP FROM GOATS

Examining a group of people and deciding their suitability.
5.

HAVE ON THE BRAIN

Thinking or talking about it all day long.
6.

GET A GRIP ON YOURSELF

Controlling your feelings to deal with a situation.
7.

PROUD AS A PEACOCK

Refers to an extremely proud person.
8.

LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

View an unpleasant situation in a positive light.
9.

CAKE NOT WORTH THE CANDLE

Refers to something in which result vs efforts are too less.
10.

FOOT IN THE DOOR

Small but good start with a possibility for a bright future.

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