idiom and phrases

Idiom and Phrases

2. It’s insane

• completely stupid or crazy, often in a way that is dangerous

Example

A: I’m going bungee jumping.B: Why do you want to do that? It’s insane.

Application

• Discuss with your partner•Use the idiom to create your own dialogue

3. It’s no big deal

•Used to say that sth is not important or not a problem

Example

A: Are you ready for the competition?B: Not really. If I don’t win, it’s no big deal.

5. Tell me about it.

•Used to say that you understand what sb is talking about and have had the same experience.

Example

A: I get so annoyed with Tina.B: Tell me about it.

She really drives me crazy.

12. I win all my money back.

• You pay and get your benefit

Example

A: Where’s the waiter?B: It’s a buffet.A: I win all my money back.

13. That’s huge.

• Very important thing in your life

Example

A: I’m getting married.B: That’s huge. Congratulations.

32. The ball is in sb’s court

• It is sb’s turn to speak, act, etc

21. I don’t think the surgery is the answer here.

• It won’t help.

Example

A: What are you gonna do?B: I’ll break up with her.A: I don’t think the surgery is

the answer here.

Example

A: Did you talk to them?B: Of course. I’ve given them a list of the changes that I think are necessary, so the ball’s in their court now.

Role-play

• Assign the characters• Practice the conversation• 10 minutes• Class performance

Task 1

• You’re traveling with your friends. You don’t have enough money to go back to the hotel.• You would like to hitchhike

around

• Create a conversation• Assign the characters you

need• 10 minutes• Class performance

• Develop a conversation•Use the idioms you have

already learnt from the episode

Discussion

• Do you agree that a couple should live together before they get married?• Explain why? Or Why not?• 10 minutes