Idioms/Expressões Idiomáticas

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Today, we will be presenting some very common “idioms” that are used in everyday language to express one's feelings in a more intimate and familiar way.

Idioms/Expressões idiomáticas

1) In one's neck of the woods   Se refere ao lugar onde uma pessoa vive.

2) Under one's belt    Se refere à experiência, estudo, ou qualquer coisa que uma pessoa possa colocar em um currículo.

3) It's raining cats and dogs  Se refere à chuva forte, como por  exemplo: está chovendo canivete!

4) Sick as a dog  Expressão usada quando alguém se encontra muito doente ou com muito mal estar.

5) Under the table Se refere à uma atividade que é feita escondida da lei, em português seria: debaixo do pano.

6) To wake up on the wrong side of the bed  Essa expressão é usada quando alguém está de mal humor, em português seria: acordar com a macaca.

7) To be sick and tired of someone/something  Essa expressão é equivalente à: estar de saco cheio com alguem/algo.

8) It's better to have one bird in the hand than two in the bush

Essa expressão é equivalente à: é melhor ter um passarinho na mão do que dois voando.

Exemplos/Examples

1. Wow! I did not know Maria was from the same neck of the woods as you are.
2. With that kind of experience under your belt, you can get any job you want.
3. I am afraid it's going to flood soon. It's raining cats and dogs!
4. I haven't been able to eat, drink or sleep in three days. I am sick as a dog!
5. If you don't want to pay income taxes, you can work under the table.
6. Henry is not in a good mood today. He woke up in the wrong side of the bed.
7. I am sick and tired of work. I need a vacation.
8. Don't leave your job to look for another one. It's better to have one bird in the hand than two in the bush.