
An Overview of Common American Idioms
In everyday chats, we use phrases that mean more than what they seem. These are called idioms, and they’re not meant to be taken literally. Let me give you a couple of examples to chew on. Ever heard someone say they’re “under the weather”? No, they’re not standing out there getting soaked by the rain or scorched by the sun. It just means they’re feeling sick. Another classic is “Cat got your tongue.” Nope, it’s not about a feline hostage situation; it’s just asking if you can speak or if you’r
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