Learn Some American Idioms
In fine
feather: in good condition; in good health
e.g.
With a good night sleep, I am in fine feather today.
After all: in spite
of everything
e.g. She didn’t get a good score; after all,
it was her first attempt.
Late in life:
in old age
e.g. It was only late in life that he
became a famous writer.
Act
one’s age: behave maturely
e.g.
Stop behaving like a teenager! Act your age.
No
flies on: very alert, smart
e.g.
You cannot trick her; there are no flies on her.
Bad sort: an unpleasant person
e.g. He is a bad sort; nobody
likes him.
Bag your face: shut up!
e.g. You and your loud mouth! Go and bag
your face!
Dance
to another tune: change to a different attitude or behavior
e.g. If
your parents were here, you would dance to another tune.
A
little bird told me: somehow I knew
e.g.
“How did you know what I did?” “Well, a little bird told me.”
Add
insult to injury: make things worse
e.g.
Enough is enough! Don’t add insult to injury.
Stephen
Lau
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