Friday, September 18, 2015

IDIOMS

There are three idioms that use fruit:

Watch this video, and then write a sentence that uses one (or more) of these three idioms.

Try not to use the same idiom as the other posters.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/theteacher/2009/03/090306_teacher_body_hair.shtml

4 comments:

jocelynp said...

1. to let one's hair down

I have a stressful job, but I like to let my hair down on the weekend to help me forget my troubles.

2. keep one's hair on

I have a friend, who is very high strung, I always have to tell her to keep her hair on when we go out.

3. to tear one's hair out

I really hate Istanbul airport, every time I have to transfer through that airport, I want to tear my hair out.

Sarah said...

1.to tear one's hair out

Every time I think about essays, I have an urge to tear my hair out in frustration.

2. Keep one's hair on

I tell my husband to " keep his hair on", when he gets angry at the cat.

3. to let one's hair down

I let my hair down when I'm giving someone trouble for parking wrong.

Unknown said...

After a long day at work it is nice to be able to let your hair down and relax.

The manager was tearing her hair out when her staff all called in sick.

It is important to remember to keep one's hair on when driving through rush hour traffic.

Michael said...

Excellent work, everyone!