Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions

Morning, dear all.

Yesterday we discussed some English Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions in our class. We enjoyed the instruction well.

Our course book is a guide, not the Law. It’s really good to deviate and bring in - "student centered content". Real English is outside the classroom.

With Love, Nana

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1) "Quit beating around the bush! If you don't want to go with me, just tell me!"
beat around the bush: evade an issue; avoid giving a direct answer.

2) bent out of shape: needlessly worried about something.
"I know you're worried about your job interview, but don't get bent out of shape. You'll do just fine."

3) at the eleventh hour: at the last minute; almost too late.
"Yes, I got the work done in time. I finished it at the eleventh hour, but I wasn't late.

4) be on the road: be traveling.
"You won't be able to contact me tomorrow because I'll be on the road."

5) as easy as pie: very easy.
"I thought you said this was a difficult problem. It isn't. In fact, it's as easy as pie."

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A few links : http://www.eslcafe.com/idioms/id-mngs.html
http://teachers.teach-nology.com/index.html
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/index.html