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 participants.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/theteacher/2009/04/090423_teacher_colour_silver.shtml
7 comments:
Lord Meldridge had been born with a silver tongue in his mouth and grown up in a house with 100 servants; never having to do anything for himself, his corpulent figure was a direct result of this over-privileged upbringing.
The broker is so silver-tonged, he has totally gained my mother's trust even over me.
I can't provide you with a silver bullet for your problem, but I can give you advice and suggestions.
When I begin to despair about my writing assignments, I just remember that every cloud has a silver lining.
Since I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth, I shall work hard on my English course and be silver-tongued, then I could become a successful CEO and it would surely prove that every cloud has a silver lining.
Well done, everyone!
But, George, your second clause is questionable: "Lord Meldridge...grown up in a house with 100 servants".
Hi Michael,
How would you change or rephrase that sentence/clause?
I was meaning to say that he had grown up with 100 servants waiting on his family.
Thanks in advance,
George
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