Idioms are expressions that go beyond the literal meaning.  Understanding idioms is helpful in everyday conversation and conversing in a work environment. It can cause confusion in conversation if a listener does not understand what a speaker is saying. There are so many different idioms that you can come across in a given day.
​I have included some below that you can practice and learn to use.  You can try to create sentences with the new idioms.  
1. Hang in there

• Not to give up
• This idiom can stand alone or can be put into a sentence. e.g. You can do it. Just hang in there.  

2. Under the weather

• Not feeling well, feeling sick
• e.g. Today I'm feeling under the weather, so I will not be able to come in for work.

3. Take a rain check

• Postpone plans for another time
• e.g. Is it okay if I take a raincheck?  I already have plans tonight.

​4. See eye to eye

• To have the same opinion or agree with someone else
• e.g. My mom and I don't see eye to eye. 

5. Burn bridges

• To damage or destroy relationships
• e.g. I don't want to burn my bridges by leaving before my job assignment is completed. 

6. On the right track

• Going in the right direction
• e.g. I think you are on the right track with __________. 

7. On the same page

• be in a agreement
• e.g. Since this is an important event, we need to make sure everyone is on the same page. 

8. Once in a blue moon

• To do something rarely or not very often
• e.g. Once in a blue moon, I like to go camping in the mountains, where it is peaceful.  

9. Out of the loop

• Being unaware of what the current situation is or what's going on
• e.g. I didn't know Lily got married. I've been out of the loop for awhile.

10. Have a lot on your plate

• ​To have a lot of things to do
• e.g. I have not seen Jane lately.  I heard she has a lot on her plate with the new baby coming and two major deadlines coming up for work.

Have you heard any of these idioms before used in conversation? 

Now that we are starting to be able to travel again, I have included a short video lesson on how to pronounce some common terms that you may have to use while traveling.  This is only Part 1. I will be including a Part 2 in a future lesson.  

General Tips:

• Listen and repeat after each word(s) provided as best you can. I will say them at least one to two times each.
• Pay careful attention and imitate the different sounds, overall rhythm and intonation. This would include where some words/syllables are more emphasized (stressed) and others are shorter (rushed). 
• In stressed syllables, make sure to lengthen and make the vowel sounds longer.
• Practice these words for just a few minutes each day for up to a week.  For better awareness, you can record yourself the first time you practice and the last day to check how much you have improved.

If you would like to see particular content presented in Part 2, you can contact me by commenting below or email me at gladdie@speakinggladly.com
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