IDIOMS AND FIXED EXPRESSIONS-a group of words with a meaning that is different from the individual words

• 1. changed my mind- changed of decision or opinion

• I’ve changed my mind about those shoes.• 2. had a late night- went to bed later than

usual• I’m tired today because I had a late night.• 3. getting nowhere- not making any progress• I’m getting nowhere inmy study of English.

4. all over the place- everywhereIn Kazakhstan kafe is all over the place

• 5. take it in turns- one after the other• Students take it in turns in to answer the

questions.• 6. make it- come• I cannot make it on Friday because I’m busy.• 7. keep an eye on- watch, look after, take care• Please keep an eye on your brother while I’m

away.

8. feel like- want I feel like eating pizza pie and spaghetti.

• 9. feel like going out- want to go out• I feel like going out for a movie tonight.• 10. get rid- remove, throw it away• I need to get rid of my old books.• 11. get on my nerves- very annoying,makes

me angry.• Naughty students really get on my nerves.• 12. on the tip of my tongue- I know it but

can’t remember. • The answer is on the tip of my tongue.

13. on the one hand, on the other hand- used to contrast opposite points of view.• On the one hand, she’s very intelligent but on

the other hand, she’s always absent.• 14. in the short term, in the long term- a short

or long period of time in the future• In the short term I can use my old laptop but in

the long term I need a new one.• 15. in theory, in practice- used to contrast a

general idea with reality.• In theory your plans looks very interesting; but

in practice, it may be expensive for us.

Common Idioms: everyday questions and replies

• 1. hang on – wait a minute• I am coming , please hang on.• 2. what’s up- what’s the matter• What’s up with you yesterday, you went early.• 3. never mind- it’s ok no problem• I’ve forgotten to bring your book. Never mind.-reply of another person 4. If you like- happy to do certain thing Shall we go out? Yeah, if you like.

• 5. go ahead- help yourself, take it.• Can I borrow your dictionary? Help yourself,

take it.• 6. make up your mind- make a decision• You needto make up your mind about going

abroad.• 7. haven’t a clue- I don’t know• What’s the answer? I haven’t a clue• 8. it’s up to you- it’s your decision• Would you prefer to stay in? It’s up to you.