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An idiom is a phrase of expression that contains a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. This means that you need a context in order to get its meaning.These phrases are also unique to their original language, so our mexican Spanish idioms are not the same as in English or French

what are idioms?

Here you will find some uses for idioms. You can implement them for:

• Express complex ideas in a simple way
• Establish a point of view
• Sound more natural
• Add humor to your speech

How to use idioms

dialogue 2

A: Omg, what is wrong with you?B: I'm pissed!. Every time you want to get a new passport, you have to go through a lot of red tape. It's not easy and it takes a lot of time!A: I see...

Dialogue 1

A: Oh, I'm glad it's FridayB: Me too. I just want to go home and hit the sack.A: Yes, but right now it's raining cats and dogs! So, we need to wait.B: Sure, there is a cafeteria downstairs, and I would love a hot chocolate. You know, I have a sweeth tooth.A: Yes, I know. Let's go!

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EXAMPLES

FISHY

Here offers some money in exchange of some candies... that seems fishy for me!

IT's raining cats and dogs

I need an umbrella and a raincoat! It is raining cats and dogs in Xochimilco

OUT OF THE BLUE

I got a phone call, and out of the blue, I won a prize!

Sweet tooth

I know you have a sweet tooth, so I have a box of treats for you.

I just got a new puppy, its name is Poochy... but I just realized how much it eats!It's gonna cost me an arm and a leg...

"You cost me an arm and a leg, Poochy..."

... said no one.

"English class is a piece of cake, if you have Robert as your teacher"

Mapacha

"My mom said I'm such a nosey dog... Just because I followed her to the bathroom!"

Canelito

"My dad is such a couch potato... Every time I want to go to the park, he only watches TV all day!

My friend's dog, Chorizo, ran away from home two days ago. She was desperate to find him.Yesterday, he arrived home with another stray dog and my friend adopted him, too!She was so happy both were safe and sound.

"Safe and sound? But i just wanted to explore!"

At our local restaurant, dogs get treats, water and toy on the house if we order a meal.I love pet-friendly places :D

"Enjoy! It's on the house :)"

Choose anyone! It's a win-win situation

Don't overthink it!If you really want to adopt a dog, choose anyone! Dogs love all people, it's a win-win situation

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