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Idioms in English are fun! These kinds of everyday English expressions<\/strong> are one of the most interesting things you can learn as you study English. It\u2019s amazing how different cultures use images to describe different things and actions, and there is usually an interesting background story for these expressions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Also, idioms are necessary to know. To become fluent in any language, you must understand the expressions that native speakers use. Otherwise, you could find yourself in some confusing and\/or awkward situations.<\/p>\n

In this list, we will look at six everyday English expressions, breaking down their meaning and usage. We\u2019ll also provide a little background so you\u2019ll have a reference for remembering each of these English expressions.(And you can also find more of these, with good memory aids, in Magoosh\u2019s English Expressions pdf<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

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Cold<\/em> Turkey<\/h2>\n

\"Illustration<\/p>\n

Meaning of this English Expression<\/em><\/h3>\n

To \u2018quit cold turkey<\/em>\u2019 means to abruptly stop an addictive behavior. It generally refers to drugs, alcohol, or smoking, but can be used regarding addictive behaviors like playing video games, gambling or smartphone usage.<\/p>\n

The expression typically refers to quitting something that has a period of withdrawal, but it can be used to comically talk about quitting something that isn\u2019t actually hard to quit.<\/p>\n

Use<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u201cCan I get your dad a beer?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cNah, he\u2019s not drinking anymore.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cOh really?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, his doctor said he was having some heart issues, so he quit cold turkey a few months ago.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cHow did your friend quit smoking?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure. She had a lot of motivation because of her daughter and quit cold turkey last year.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cShe went cold turkey?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, it was amazing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWow, I spent so much money today. I\u2019m done with shopping! I\u2019m quitting cold turkey.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cHa! Until you get another paycheck?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWell….\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Origin<\/em><\/h3>\n

The origins of quitting \u2018cold turkey\u2019 are ambiguous, but here\u2019s what we know about the expression. The phrase first appeared in print in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It evolved from similar English expressions like \u201ctalk cold turkey,\u201d which was used as a request for someone to stop speaking formally and start speaking plainly.<\/p>\n

It has always meant to abruptly stop something, but linking the phrase to addiction became more common in the early 1900s. The phrase was used to refer to the physical look of opioid addicts who had recently stopped using. Newspapers in New York City described their appearance as cold and pale. The addicts also had \u2018goosebumps\u2019 on their skin, so it solidified the term in history.<\/p>\n

Up in the Air<\/h2>\n

\"Snowboarder<\/p>\n


\nMeaning of this English Expression<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u2018Up in the Air\u2019 is refers to a plan or issue that is unresolved. The phrase creates the idea that something is floating with no destination, like a balloon or leaf.<\/p>\n

Use<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u201cHave Karen and Jeff finalized the plans for their trip?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cNo, I think the dates are still up in the air.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThey decided to make another sequel to Jurassic Park?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI dunno. I think the talk about it is still up in the air.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Origin<\/em><\/h3>\n

This is an English expression that no one really knows the origin of, but it doesn\u2019t need a specific backstory to be memorable. The figurative language in the expression is self-explanatory. It has been in use since the 1700s and was stated as \u2018in the air\u2019 by writers at the time.<\/p>\n

Coin flipping, which of course involves tossing a coin up in the air, could be another possible origin. , However, it\u2019s worth noting that the practice of coin flipping dates back to Roman times, well before any English expressions– or the English language itself– existed.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Broke<\/h2>\n

\"Man<\/p>\n


\nMeaning of this English Expression<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u2018I\u2019m broke\u2019 means to have no money. The term is used literally when referring to someone who has lost all of their money, or as slang to exaggerate a lack of money. It can also be used comically when someone with money claims that they\u2019re broke.<\/p>\n

Use<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u201cDo you want to get a pizza?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t right now. I\u2019m broke,\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s okay, I\u2019ll buy this time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen the stock market crashed in 1929, thousands of Americans went broke overnight.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cHey dad! Can I get that toy?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cNot today, I\u2019m broke.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cNo you\u2019re not!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Origin<\/em><\/h3>\n

Broke is the short form of broken<\/em>, which is how William Shakespeare originally used the term in Act 1 of Richard II<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe King\u2019s grown bankrout like a broken man.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Translation: \u201cThe King has grown bankrupt like a broken man.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Over time, the idiom shortened to broke and had several variations with the same meaning: stone-broke, flat-broke, dead-broke, broke to the world<\/em>. It has always referred to being reduced to poverty or broken into poverty.<\/p>\n

Chin Up<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Meaning of this English Expression<\/em><\/h3>\n

When someone says to \u2018keep your chin up\u2019, they mean that you shouldn\u2019t get discouraged or give up. People use the idiom to encourage someone to stay cheerful or strong despite a bad situation. People often use the phrase when someone loses their job or experiences the loss of a loved one.<\/p>\n

Use<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u201cHey Katie, have you had any luck finding a new job?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cNo, not yet.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWell, keep your chin up. Something good will come along.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

(Seeing her friend is sad)<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cChin up John. Your mother wouldn\u2019t want you to be sad right now.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI know.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s go for a walk and talk about the good times.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Origin<\/em><\/h3>\n

The origin of \u2018keep your chin up\u2019 is American, although it also relates to the British expression \u2018keep a stiff upper lip\u2019. The phrase started to be widely used in the late 19th century, and the original printed use of the term was in a 1900 edition of a Pennsylvania newspaper called The Evening Democrat<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeep your chin up. Don\u2019t take your troubles to bed with you – hang them on a chair with your trousers or drop them in a glass of water with your teeth.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Sit Tight<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Meaning of this English Expression<\/em><\/h3>\n

Sit tight is a fairly simple idiom, much more self-explanatory than many other English expressions. It means to remain where you are and wait patiently, or don\u2019t take any other action until asked or told to do so. The phrase is mostly heard in waiting areas.<\/p>\n

Use<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u201cHi, I\u2019m here for my 9:30 appointment.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThank you. Just sit tight over there and the doctor will be with you soon.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat happened!?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI tripped on that rock over there.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cOh no! Just sit tight, and I\u2019ll go get some help.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Origin<\/em><\/h3>\n

This phrase originated in the 18th century in Great Britain. Most attribute the reference to a bird that sits very still and very quietly when hunted by a predator. The bird won\u2019t move until the predator makes a move.<\/p>\n

Devil\u2019s Advocate<\/h2>\n

\"Devil's<\/p>\n

Meaning of this English Expression<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u2018Playing the devil\u2019s advocate\u2019 is one of the more complex idioms in English. It means to advocate for an unpopular opinion or idea for the sake of argument. The goal of playing the devil\u2019s advocate is to analyze the validity of an opinion or idea.<\/p>\n

People play \u2018devil\u2019s advocate\u2019 to help others see a different point of view. It helps in the act of mediation<\/em><\/strong> (intervention in a dispute in order to resolve i<\/em>t), so that two parties can resolve their issues.<\/p>\n

Use<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u201cWow, paying for university is getting more and more expensive every year.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cTrue, but to play devil\u2019s advocate, you\u2019re receiving some of the best education in the country. Better teachers require higher pay.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWow, she can be so rigid sometimes.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWell, let me play devil\u2019s advocate and ask, \u2018Doesn\u2019t she have a right to be rigid?\u2019 I mean, she worked nearly 10 hours a day for over a month on the project, and she just wants everything done correctly.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI see your point.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Origin<\/em><\/h3>\n

The origin of \u2018devil\u2019s advocate\u2019 makes it seem quite literal. The current use of the expression began in the 18th century, but the idiom originates from the Latin term \u2018advocatus diaboli<\/em>\u2019. This was a church title created by the Pope in the 1500s.<\/p>\n

Someone who worked for the church as a devil\u2019s advocate would need to create a list of arguments against someone nominated for canonization<\/em><\/strong> (the official admission of a dead person into sainthood<\/em>). If the person was still viewed as good and holy after the arguments, then they would be recommended for approval to the Pope. In spite of referencing the devil in a religious sense, this position wasn\u2019t viewed negatively by the church or society. Over time, the term has evolved into the meaning we understand today.<\/p>\n

Use These English Expressions Together<\/h2>\n

When it comes to truly mastering English expressions, context is everything. In other words, you don\u2019t just use new expressions in isolation– for the best learning, use these English expressions with each other<\/em>. Tell someone you\u2019re trying to keep your chin up, even though you\u2019re broke. Play the devil\u2019s advocate on reasons someone might not want to quit a bad habit cold turkey. You get the idea, but make sure you keep your examples natural. Work these expressions into common English sentences used in daily life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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