Idiomatic phrases – group of words that do not mean what they appear to mean.

Formal Phrases – used in formal conversation

1. A-1 – first class; superior in quality

2. At someone’s service – ready to help someone

3. All systems go – everything is ready

4. At worst – under the most difficult situation

5. Catch 22 – a no win dilemma

6. Facts of life – knowledge about sexual reproduction

7. Fair game – to ridicule; a legitimate target to attack

8. Fall guy – a scapegoat; easy to take advantage of

9. Touch base – make contact or renew information

10. From the horse’s mouth – from a reliable horse

11. Drive someone at the wall – annoy to destruction

12. Bend over backwards – exert one’s effort to the fullest

13. Turn over a new leaf – make a fresh start; change conduct for the better

14. John Hancock – signature

 

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Figures of Speech

Filipino Expressions vs American Expressions

Slang Phrases

Colloquial Phrases