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Idiom and Phrases
2. It’s insane
• completely stupid or crazy, often in a way that is dangerous
Example
A: I’m going bungee jumping.B: Why do you want to do that? It’s insane.
Application
• Discuss with your partner•Use the idiom to create your own dialogue
3. It’s no big deal
•Used to say that sth is not important or not a problem
Example
A: Are you ready for the competition?B: Not really. If I don’t win, it’s no big deal.
5. Tell me about it.
•Used to say that you understand what sb is talking about and have had the same experience.
Example
A: I get so annoyed with Tina.B: Tell me about it.
She really drives me crazy.
12. I win all my money back.
• You pay and get your benefit
Example
A: Where’s the waiter?B: It’s a buffet.A: I win all my money back.
13. That’s huge.
• Very important thing in your life
Example
A: I’m getting married.B: That’s huge. Congratulations.
32. The ball is in sb’s court
• It is sb’s turn to speak, act, etc
21. I don’t think the surgery is the answer here.
• It won’t help.
Example
A: What are you gonna do?B: I’ll break up with her.A: I don’t think the surgery is
the answer here.
Example
A: Did you talk to them?B: Of course. I’ve given them a list of the changes that I think are necessary, so the ball’s in their court now.
Role-play
• Assign the characters• Practice the conversation• 10 minutes• Class performance
Task 1
• You’re traveling with your friends. You don’t have enough money to go back to the hotel.• You would like to hitchhike
around
• Create a conversation• Assign the characters you
need• 10 minutes• Class performance
• Develop a conversation•Use the idioms you have
already learnt from the episode
Discussion
• Do you agree that a couple should live together before they get married?• Explain why? Or Why not?• 10 minutes