{"id":1871,"date":"2018-09-16T14:01:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-16T14:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lingo-apps.com\/?p=1871"},"modified":"2019-09-05T16:05:39","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T16:05:39","slug":"know-english-idioms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lingo-apps.com\/zh-hant\/know-english-idioms\/","title":{"rendered":"10 English Idioms You Need to Know!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An idiom is a phrase or a group of words that has a metaphorical meaning. Next time, use these idioms to make you sound more like a native English speaker!<\/p>\n

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  1. Better Late than Never<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Meaning: to arrive or to do something late is better than not at all.<\/p>\n

    e.g. <\/em>I\u2019m sorry for arriving late. But better late than never, right?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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    1. Once in a Blue Moon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Meaning: very rarely, once in a very long time<\/p>\n

      e.g. <\/em>Once in a blue moon, we can see fireflies in this area.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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      1. A Piece of Cake<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Meaning: very easy to do.<\/p>\n

        e.g. <\/em>The exam was a piece of cake.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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        1. Born with a Silver Spoon in One’s Mouth<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Meaning: born into a wealthy or influential family, born with a lot of advantages.<\/p>\n

          e.g. <\/em>She never has to worry about money, as she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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          1. Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They’re Hatched<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Meaning: one\u2019s should not make plans based on assumptions until it is certain to occur.<\/p>\n

            e.g. <\/em>Even though the company promised to give you a big bonus, don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched. Wait until you get the bonus before buying a new house.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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            1. The Big Picture<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Meaning: a complete understanding or view of something.<\/p>\n

              e.g. <\/em>Looking at the big picture can lead to the better decisions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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              1. Actions Speak Louder than Words<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Meaning: words don’t mean a thing until you show actions towards what you’re meaning.<\/p>\n

                e.g. <\/em>A leader does not tell his team how things should be done, he shows them. Actions speak louder than words.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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                1. Good Things Come to Those Who Wait<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Meaning: be patient and calm, you will finally get what you want in due time.<\/p>\n

                  e.g<\/em>. In a way, good things come to those who wait as a hunter stalks prey.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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                  1. The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Meaning: a really excellent invention.<\/p>\n

                    e.g. <\/em>Internet is one of the best things since sliced bread.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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                    1. Well Begun Is Half Done<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Meaning: a good beginning makes it easier to do the rest.<\/p>\n

                      e.g. <\/em>Beginning is always the hardest, but remember, well begun is half done.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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