SUBJECT : IDIOM 1LECTURE : IIM KAMILAH, SS. M. PD

Group 4

SCHOLL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE JIA BEKASI 2012

LEADER : Ani IstianaMEMBER : 1. Anggi Nurmala

2. Iqra Fathya 3. Muhammad Syafi’i 4. Reni Anggraeni 5. Ivan Himawan

DEFINITON OF IDIOM

Idiom is a group of words strung together in a particular arrangement in which the meaning of the idiom can not be predictable from the meaning of its constituent words separately. Idioms in English often appear on the Listening. The way to understand it is to know and memorize it.

A better understanding of an idiom is that it is a phrase whose meaning cannot be understood from the dictionary definitions of each word taken separately.

An idiom is a word or phrase which means something different from what it says. Idioms are common phrases or terms whose meaning is not real, but can be understood.

LESSON 4

1. To take part : (participate) A. Martin was sick and could not take part in the meeting last night. B. I did not want to take part in their argument .2. at all : (to any degree, in the least – generally used only in a negative sense with “not” or “hardly”) A. He said that he did not have any money at all. B. When I asked her teacher whetever she was tired, she said, “Not at all!” 3. to look up : (to search for a word, a price, a telephone number, etc.- especially in a dictionary or catalogue where one must turn over pages).(S) A. Every student should look up all new word in his dictionary each day. B. Ellen said that she did no know Robert’s number but that she would look it up in the telephone book. 3. Look is data up in the dictionary, please.4. to wait on (upon) : ( to serve, attend to – in a store or shop) 1. A very pleasant young woman waited on me in Macy’s yesterday. 2. The clerk asked, “ Have you been waited on yet, sir?”

5. at least : (a minimum of) 1. Every student should spend at least two hours on his home work every night. 2. Gloria has been sick in bed for at least two months.6. so far : (up to the present time) 1. So far John has been the best student in our English class. 2. How many idioms have we studied in this book so far – 42 or 142?7. to take a walk : (to go for a walk, promenade) 1. Last evening we took a walk along broadway. 2. It is a fine day. How would you like to take a walk along Fifth Avenue?8. to take a seat : (to seat down) 1. He asked me to come in and take a seat. 2. After a few minutes he said, “Won’t you please take a seat.”

9. to try on : (to test, try before buying – said only of clothes) 1. He tried on several suits and finally picked out a blue one. 2. Why is it necessary to try on shoes before buying them? 3. Try this brown suit on next.10. to think over : (to consider carefully before deciding) (S) 1. I shall think over your offer and give tou my answer tomorrow. 2. You don’t have to decide this matter at once. You can think it over and give me your decision tomorrow.11. to take place : (to happen, occur) 1. The meeting took place in Constitution Hall. 2. Where did the accident take place?12. to put away : (to set aside, return something to its proper place) (S) 1. After John finished reading the report, he put it away in his safe. 2. The mother told the child to put her toys away. 3. Put your book away; it is time for lunch.

ExerciseA. Subtitute, in place of the italicized word or words, the corresponding idiomatic expresion partially indicated in parentheses.

1. You will first have to search for his number in the telephone book. (look__________) 2. He asked me to come in and sit down. (take__________) a seat3. The accident occurred on the corner of Broadway and 86th Street. (take__________) place4. I will consider your plan and give you an answer next week. (think____) over5. The pitcher did not feel well enough to participate in the game. (take__________) part6. Up to the present we have enjoyed our trip very much. (so_____) far7. He doesn’t speak English to any degree. (at__________) all8. The mother said to the child, “You have played long enough with your toys. Now please return them to their proper place.” (put__________) away9. Did a young man or a young woman attend to you in that store? (wait__________) on upon10. The salesman said to me. “Please test this coat just for size.” (try____) on11. You ought to spend two hours as a minimum in the fresh air every day. (at_______) least12. In the evening we promenaded down Fifth Avenue. (take______) a walked

B. Answer these question, making use in your answers of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.

1. How many new word do you have to look up in your dictionaru every day? To search for award2. If you do not know someone’s telephone number, where do you look it up? To search for a word3. In what century did the American Revolution take place? To happen4. Where did the accident in which your friend was hurt take place? occured5. How many idioms have we studied so far in this book – 48 or 148? Up to the present6. So far, who is the best student in your english class ? Up to the present7. what is the difference between to wait for a person and to wait on a person ? Attend to8. why was Herbert not able to take part in the meeting last night ? Participated9. Approximately how many different countries take part in the united nations general assembly each year ? Participate10. do you have any money with you or no money at all ? To any degree11. does your friend speak english well, with some difficulty, or not at all ? To any degree12. if you go to a store to buy something, do you prefer to have a man or a woman wait on you ? To attend13. How many pairs of shoes did you try on before buying the pair which you are now wearing ? Test14. are you a neat person and do you always put away things after using them ? Return something his to proper place

6. So far, who is the best student in your English class? 7. What is the difference between to wait for a person and to wait on a person?8. Why was Herbert not able to take part in the meeting last night?9. Approximately how many different countries take part in the United Nation General A ssembly each year?10. Do you have any money with you or no money at all?11. Does your friend speak English well, with some difficulty, or not at all?12. If you go to a store to buy something, do you prefer to have a man or a woman wait on you?13. How many pairs of shoes did you try on before buying the pair which you are now wearing?14. Are you a neat person and do you always put away things after using them?15. Do you like or dislike to take part in discussions about politics?

IDIOM DRILLS 4A CLOSE CALL

DIALOGUE 1

A : Will you keep an eye on my book? I’ll be back in five minutes.B : Where are you going?A : Just out.B : What do you mean – just out? Are you up to something?A : No, but here comes Gail and I’d just as soon she didn’t see me.B : why not?A : She had her heart set on seeing the movie at the Roxy. I promised to ...........take her. Then I discovered I didn’t have any money. I phoned and told her ...........I wasn’t feeling well.B : Relax. She’s going out the other door. Tou’are safe for the time being.A : That was a close call !

DEFINITIONS

Keep an eye on : Watch in the sense of take care ofSomething : Will you keep an eye on the babySomeone : While I go to the store?Be up to : be doing something that oneSomething : Shouldn’t do, be in mischief. Henry’s been smiling to himself all morning I think he’s up to . . something but I don’t know it is.(would) just as soon : prefer that one thing be done rather than another. Alicia wants to go out to dinner to night but her husband would . just as soon eat at home.Have one’s heart : want something very much

Set on something : (followed by gerund when object is a verb). Tim dosen’t know what to do. His wife has her heart . set on a fur coat for Christmas but he can’t afford to . buy it for this year.For the time being : for now We really need a new car but for the time being . we’ll have to continue using the old one.A close call : a narrow escape . (often from something dangerous). I had a close call this morning. A big truck almost . . hit me.

ORAL EXERCISE

1. Q : Will you stay here in the kitchen and watch the soup while I go upstairs ?

A : Yes, Of course. I will keep an age on here in the kitchen2. Q : Where are the children? Are they doing something they

sholudn’t do? A : I think so. They are up to something , but I don’t know

what it is.3. Q : Which would you prefer for dinner, fish or chicken? A : I just as soon fish for dinner.4. Q : Does Sarah want a new dress for her birthday? A : Yes, she does. She has her heart set on a new dress for

her birthday.5. Q : Is Bert fairy content with this job now? A : Yes, he is. For the time being he’s enjoying his job

now.

6. Q : Did uncle Jack tell you about the narrow escape he had during the fire?A : Yes, he did. Uncle jack told me about a close call during the fire. 7. Q : Did Laurie keep an eye on the class while the teacher was out of the room?A : Yes, she did. She watched on the class while the . . . teacher was out.8. Q ; Do you think those boys near the fence are up to something?A : Yes, I do. The boys near the fence are doing something.9. Q : Wouldn’t you just as soon have lunch now instead of waiting until later?A : Yes I would. Prefer to have lunch now intestead of waiting untri later10. Q : Does petre really have his heart set on going fishing tomorrow ? A :Yes, he does Peter really want to going to fishing tomorrow11. Q : are the smiths satisfied with the house they ar living in for the time being ? A :Yes, they are the smiths are satisfred with they are living in tomorrow12. Q : Ted had a close call when his car skidded pff the high-way, did’nt he ? A : Yes, he did he had a nairow ecape when his car skidded off the highday

9. Q : Wouldn’t you just as soon have lunch now instead of waiting until later?A : Yes I would. I Prefer to have lunch now instead of waiting until later.10. Q : Does Peter really have his heart set on set on going fishing tomorrow?A : Yes, he does Peter really want to going to fishing tomorrow.11. Q : Are the Smiths satisfed with the house they are living in for the time being?A : Yes, they are. The smitsh are satisfred with the house they are living in for now.12. Q : Ted had a close call when his car skidded off the high way, didn’t he?A : Yes, he did. He had a narrow ecape when his car skidded off the highday.

1. In the long run : at lastArtinya : Pada akhirnyaExample : If we always work hard, we will then succeed in the long run.Jika kita terus bekerja keras, pada akhirnya kita akan sukses.

2. In hot water : to get into troubleArtinya : Dalam masalahExample : Badi is in hot water right now. He was caught stealing some snacks from the grocery store.Badi sekarang berada dalam masalah. Dia tertangkap mencuri kudapan dari toko kelontong.

3. Proficient in a language : to be very good at a languageArtinya : FasihExample : Are you proficient if French?Apakah kamu fasih berbahasa Perancis?

4. Keep up : to maintainArtinya : MempertahankanExample : Keep up the good work! You’re doing it well.Pertahankan kerjamu! Kamu melakukannya dengan baik.

5. No wonder : not surprisinglyArtinya : Tidak heranExample : I see that you have D on Calculus, no wonder that you look unhappy.Saya tahu kamu dapat nilai D di mata kuliah kalkulus, tidak heran kamu terlihat tidak senang.

6. Fix something (Prepare food, drink etc) Artinya : menyiapkan Example : You watch the kids, and I'll fix dinner. Okay? (Kamu jaga anak-anak dan saya akan menyiapkan makan malam. Ok?

7.    Keep in touch (still communicate via writing or calls or sms) Artinya : tetap terhubung, masih berhubungan Example : Lutfi hasn't kept in touch with me lately. I think he's been busy. (Lutfi sudah lama gak hubungi saya. Mungkin ia sibuk.)

8.   Double Up (to share something, especially a bedroom)Artinya : SekamarExample :  Can I double up with you? I'll share the cost. (Bisa saya sekamar dengan Anda? Saya akan ikut menanggung biayanya.)

 9. .   See eye to eye Artinya : setuju Example : Mr. and Mrs. O’Connor see eye to eye on everything except politics. (Mr dan Mrs O'Connor setuju pada segala sesuatu kecuali politik)

10.   Take place Artinya : terjadi Example : American presidential elections always take place in November (Pemilihan presiden Amerika selalu terjadi pada bulan November)

THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTIONGOD BLESS YOU

The man who says he never has time is the laziest man.

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