This is lesson 27 from Idiom Part 4. 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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English Idiom Part 4- Lesson 27- Idioms Using “Word”
1. To put words into (someone) mouth = To wrongly suggest someone said something s/he didn’t.
You’re putting words into my mouth, I never agreed to cancel the trip.
2. Put in a good word for you = To speak positively about someone to help them get something.
I’ll put in a good word for you with the manager before your interview.
3. Lost for words = Unable to speak, often due to surprise or emotion.
I was completely lost for words when I got the award.
4. A word of advice = A small piece of helpful guidance.
A word of advice: always double-check your documents before submitting them.
5. A man of his word = Someone who keeps promises.
You can trust him; he’s a man of his word.
6. Awful for words = Extremely terrible; indescribably bad.
The scene after the storm was too awful for words.
7. Word for word = Repeating exactly what was said.
She quoted the contract word for word in the meeting.
8. In a word = To summarize something briefly.
In a word, the presentation was brilliant.
9. In other words = Expressing something differently or more simply.
In other words, we need to finish the project by Friday.
10. Actions speak louder than words = What someone does is more important than what they say.
He promised to help, but didn’t show up, actions speak louder than words.
11. Take the word right out of (someone) mouth = To say exactly what someone was going to say.
You took the word right out of my mouth, I was just about to suggest that!
12. Trouble from the word go = Problems began at the very beginning.
The event was a trouble from the word go, with delays and cancellations.
13. By word of mouth = Passed on through spoken communication.
Most of our customers heard about us by word of mouth.
14. Famous last words! = Said ironically when someone claims something confidently but is soon proven wrong.
“This should only take five minutes.” Famous last words!
15. Don’t breathe a word = Don’t tell anyone; keep it a secret.
I’m planning a surprise party don’t breathe a word.
Or
I’m planning a surprise party, just between you and me.
Or
I’m planning a surprise party, keep it in a low profile
Or
I’m planning a surprise party, keep it under your hat.
Or
I’m planning a surprise party, keep it confidential..
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