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