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English/Expression . Idioms

Jon & Amy : Lesson 20. Wedding Bells

No. Expressions/idioms Explanations
1 Tell me about it! I agree! You can say that again!
. Our English teacher is wonderful! He gives us lots of useful expressions and examples. // Tell me about it!
 
2 A month of Sundays A very long time
. Hello, It’s been a long time.  // Yeah, tell me about it! It’s been a month of Sundays.
 
3 Spill the beans To tell s/o s/t, spill the tea, tell me all the secrets
. I break the news to you.  // Really? Spill the beans.
. I think you have something to hide from me. Spill the beans.
                                                                             
4 Tie the knot To get married
. Jon and Amy love each other. Eventually, they are tying the knot.
. After graduation, he tying the knot with his girlfriend.
 
5 The big day The day of a wedding
. When is the big day?  // 1st day of next Month.  // Way to go!
 
6 Count on To depend on
. Nobody stay around me.  // Don’t worry. You can count on me. I’ll always stay here.

7 Wouldn’t miss it for the world To want to be somewhere more than anything else
. The big day is Dec. 1, Can I count on you to be there?  // Of course, I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
 
8 Sweetheart A very lovely person
. I met a new girl. She’s a sweetheart.  // It’s music to my ears.
. Mommy, I’m here.   // Don’t go away from me, sweetheart.
 
9 Double date To have two couples go out together
. John’s couple and Tom’s couple met at the theater. So, they double date.
 
10 On cloud nine Extremely happy
. I’m on cloud nine. Today I won the lottery.