Did you know that a small thing like "feather" is an important part of a few idioms in English? No? So read these useful idioms and do not forget to make your own sentences with them in order to learn them more effectively.
a feather in someone's cap
something very good that someone has done
be as light as a feather
if something is as light as a feather, it is very light
feather your own nest
to get money by unfair and dishonest methods
ruffle someone's feathers
it means to annoy or upset someone
birds of a feather
you use it to talk about guys who have similar interests, tastes, etc.
And of God's signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. Lo! herein indeed are portents for men of knowledge."The Holy Quran"
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Monday, June 04, 2007
speak the same language
If people speak the same language, they have similar ideas, tastes, etc.
Examples:
Liz and her sister are like friends. They mostly speak the same language about everything.
Ben and his father do not speak the same language when it comes to politics.
Examples:
Liz and her sister are like friends. They mostly speak the same language about everything.
Ben and his father do not speak the same language when it comes to politics.
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