This is lesson 9 from Idiom Part 2. 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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In our previous English idiom lesson, we cover below:
Idioms Related To Color Black/White and Red/Blue
English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 9- Idioms on Driving
1- Driving me mad = Making someone very annoyed or frustrated.
This new computer is driving me mad!
2- Step on it = Hurry up or go faster (often used when driving).
Come on! Step on it! We’re going to be late.
3- Dead-end job= A job with no prospects for advancement or improvement.
I wish I could leave. This is a dead-end job
4- We are in a bit of a jam= In a difficult situation.
I wonder if you could help me out. We’re in a bit of a jam.
5- Hit the road= To leave or start a journey.
Come on! It’s time to hit the road, Jack.
6- On the road to recovery= Making progress toward getting better (health, finances, etc.).
After a tough surgery, she’s finally on the road to recovery.
7- In the fast lane= Living a busy and exciting (sometimes risky) lifestyle.
Ever since he got that promotion, he’s been living in the fast lane.
8- Down the road= In the future.
We’ll discuss expanding the business further down the road.
9- Put a brake on something = Slow down or reduce using something.
With all these bills piling up, you need to put your brake on your spending.
10- Give a green light= To give permission to proceed with something.
They finally gave us a green light to launch the new product.
11- Going round the circle (let’s get the point)= Talking vaguely or repeatedly; be indirect.
Stop going round the circle and tell us what actually happened.
and tell us what actually happened.
12- I had to eat my words= To admit that something you said earlier was wrong.
I said the project would fail, but I had to eat my words when it succeeded.
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