Example of Idiomatic and literal meaning in english
( translation class)
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No
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Idiomatic
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Literal
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1.
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Think
on your feet
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Adjusting quickly to changes and making fast decisions.
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2.
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GET
THE SHOW ON THE ROAD
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Putting up a plan or idea into action.
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3.
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NOT
LET GRASS GROW UNDER FEET
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Don't delay in getting something done.
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4.
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SEPARATE
SHEEP FROM GOATS
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Examining a group of people and deciding their
suitability.
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5.
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HAVE
ON THE BRAIN
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Thinking or talking about it all day long.
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6.
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GET A
GRIP ON YOURSELF
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Controlling your feelings to deal with a situation.
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7.
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PROUD
AS A PEACOCK
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Refers to an extremely proud person.
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8.
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LOOK
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
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View an unpleasant situation in a positive light.
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9.
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CAKE
NOT WORTH THE CANDLE
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Refers to something in which result vs efforts are
too less.
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10.
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FOOT
IN THE DOOR
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Small but good start with a possibility for a bright future.
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