Idiomatic American English!

Name: bark up the wrong tree
Definition: To ask the wrong person or look for information in the wrong place

Ex: I can't believe my superintendent. I've asked him three times to fix my leaking pipes.
You're barking up the wrong tree. The super only cleans the building. You need to have the landlord call a plumber.
Ugh! The landlord's on vacation for a month.

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Name: bummer
Definition: Something upsetting or depressing

Exh no! My computer crashed before I could save my essay!
What a bummer!

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Name: bite off more than one can chew
Definition: To try to do too much

Ex: What's happened to the report you promised me?
I'm sorry, I'm busy with...
Are you sure you haven't bitten off more than you can chew by taking on this job for me?
No, not at all. I'll have it on your desk tomorrow.

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Name: cost an arm and a leg
Definition: To be extremely expensive

Nice suit, it must have cost an arm and a leg
No, I got it on sale.
Wow. Are there any left?
Not in your size, I'm sure.

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Name: head over heels
Definition: To be passionately in love

Ex:What's David been up to lately? I haven't seen him
Haven't you heard? He's head over heels about Johanna.
So, is he moving to Colombia?

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have a good time,

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These idioms are very new to me! Is there any certain region that uses them or whereever? Would you mind sending some more idioms to the club. I would appreciate that.
E***ed by - nha`que^ on 23/05/2001 11:58:42

Isn't it fun. Normally, people use it here in America in informal conversation. I'll find some more and send to you guys. But the problem is I have 2 projects in History and Dance right now so...
I am glad that you like it. I'll send more soon.

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-beat around the bush: Do not answer directly to the question
-once in the blue moon: Rarely
Death is the Mother of Beauty

Get off my back! = Stop being involved in my business.
Butt out! = Stop being involved in my business. o_o
Fishy = something's not right..
o_o
BLAH! My head is soooooooooooooooooo blank at the moment it's not funny..^^;;..will dig up some other idioms soon.
Thanks for sharing..^_^

Doi la bien kho..

Posted by @doraemon1984
Hêy, đây là một số Idiom của người Mỹ mà em biêt, Bác nào biết thêm thì tiếp tục nhé:
Money
- to make a bundle : make alot of money.
- to rake it in: nt
- to lose one''''s shirt : lose all one''''s money.
- to take someone to the cleaners : win all of someone''''s money. cheat someone.
- loaded (adj): having lots of money.
- to splurge : spend alot of money for something.
- to broke: having no money.
- to treat : pay for somone else.
- an arm and a leg: a large amount of money.
e.g: It costs an arm and an leg.
- That ain''''t hay! : That''''s alot of money!
- to make a killing : gain a large amount of money at one time.
- on a shoestring : with very little money.
e.g: Out of blue, he opened up a business on a shoestring.
- well-heeled (adj): rich.
- to take a beating: lose money.
- to put the bite on someone : ask for a loan of money.
- to be on the gravy rain: making a lot of money.
- pretty penny: alot of money.
- in the red (adj/adv): losing money.
to be continued .....

Don't be afraid to open up your heartEverybody cries...

Hêy, tiếp tục nhé!
Trouble
- in hot water: in trouble
- a handful: a lot of trouble
- rub one the wrong way: annoy, bother, make angry.
- miss the boat: lose an opportunity.
- in a jam: in trouble.
- for the birds (adj): terrible, awful.
e.g: we had a tour last week, but it was for the birds.
- behind the 8-ball: in trouble
- tough break: unlucky events, misfortune.
- stick one''s neck out: look for trouble, take risks.
- blow it: lose a chance, make a mistake, forget.
- come part at the seams: be upset and lose control.
see you next time!!

Người yêu dấu hỡi lòng em ước mong được gần mãi mãi bên anh
Và sẽ mãi không cách rời
Dù những đổi thay trong đời...
 

Success or failure- to have it made: be sure of success, have everything.
- to be down and out: having no money, no success.
- to land on one''s feet: come out of a bad situation successfully
- to get to first base: make a good start, succeed, make progress.
- to ors: succeed, win, exceed.
- to have two strikes against one: be in a difficult situation with little chance of success.
- foot in the door (n): opening, hopeful beginning of success.
- to bomb: fail, be unsuccessful.
- be a gold mine: worth a lot of money, successful.
- to make out: succeed.
Mơ... em mơ mơ về con đường nhỏ
Quanh co lối mòn hoa dại nở
Chỉ mình em bên anh bên anh
Nghe... bâng khuâng mấy nhành hoa lựu đỏ
Ta chia tay những ngày xuân để hát...
Tháng tư về.... 

Watch out, man! This one has a lot of different meanings. And the most common meaning has to do with something.........else. Check your dictionary carefully!
Được quidnunc sửa chữa / chuyển vào 16:36 ngày 30/03/2004