Idioms add colour and personality to any language. They often reflect cultural nuances and can be a fun way to deepen your understanding of a language. In this post, we’ll explore some intriguing idioms from around the world. Can you guess their meanings?
- “Cost an arm and a leg” (English) - Can you guess what this means? It implies that something is very expensive.
- “Estar en la luna” (Spanish) - Literally translates to "to be on the moon." This means someone is daydreaming or not paying attention.
- “Tomber dans les pommes” (French) - This means "to fall into the apples." Can you figure it out? It actually means to faint.
- “Jemandem die Daumen drücken” (German) - Translates to "pressing thumbs for someone." This idiom means wishing someone good luck.
- “像一只猫” (xiàng yī zhī māo) (Chinese) - This means "like a cat." It's used to describe someone who is very agile.
Learning idioms is not only fun but also helps you sound more like a native speaker. Try using these idioms in your conversations and see how native speakers react. Share your favorite idioms with us and let’s celebrate the richness of languages together!
Understanding idioms can give you a deeper insight into the culture and humour of a language. Keep practicing, and soon, you'll be speaking like a local!
Understanding idioms can give you a deeper insight into the culture and humour of a language. Keep practicing, and soon, you'll be speaking like a local!
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