This is lesson 7 from Idiom Part 1. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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Idioms Related to a Company is a Ship
English Idiom Part 1- Lesson 7
1- Storming in= To enter angrily
It was obvious that Charles was angry. He came storming into the room
2- To be under a cloud= To be under suspicion or lose respect and credit
Matilda left under a cloud. Someone found out that she had been stealing from the company.
3- Breezing in= To enter calmly and confidently
Peter breezed in this morning because Mary had said yes to his proposal.
4- A warm welcome= A friendly welcome
We were given a warm welcome in my friend’s house.
5- To be frosty= To be Unfriendly
Sebastian gave the new student a frosty look.
6- Looking gloomy= Looking sad
Her boss kept asking why she was looking so gloomy last week.
7- To be hazy= To be confused
My grandfather was all hazy when he wanted to use a smartphone.
8- To brighten up= To become more happy or excited
She will soon brighten up when I tell her about our trip to London.
9- Under the weather= to feel sick or unwell
Today I am feeling a bit under the weather, I guess it is allergy.
10- To be a shower= To be stupid or lazy
My students never do their homework. They really are a shower!
11- To warm Up= To begin to like or to become enjoyable
The Party soon warmed up when Alex arrived.
Note: To warm (someone or something) up, means to exercise or practice in order to prepare for something that takes a lot of effort. For example, The coach was warming football players up with a few light exercises or you can just warm up the leftovers from yesterday’s food in the microwave.
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Idioms Related To The Office is a Battlefield
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