Idioms and Phrases Lesson Categories
Speak of the devil
Meaning/Usage: When someone appears just as you are talking about that person.
Explanation: This is from English and is shortened from the original phrase, "Speak of the Devil and he doth appear." The shortened form presented in this lesson became popular.
"I was at a party last night, and I saw Jake play the guitar in front of an audience... speak of the devil, there's Jake right now."
"Joanne did great on her presentation. Speak of the devil... Hi Joanne."
A: "Andy was walking down the street and he tripped over beggar."
B: "I was there too. It was so funny. He just got up and pretended nothing happened."
A: "Speak of the devil. There's Andy now."
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Idioms and Phrases Lesson Categories
Grab a bite
Meaning/Usage: To get something to eat
Explanation: "A bite" refers to food. This is a pretty literal so it is simply saying to get something to eat.
"When do you want to go grab a bite?"
"I don't have much time, so let's grab a quick bite."
"If you didn't have lunch yet, let's grab a bite to eat."
A: "Did you have lunch yet?"
B: "Not yet. I'm swamped with work."
A: "You have to eventually eat so let's just grab a bite somewhere close."
Other Common Sentences
"Let's go eat."
"Where should we have lunch today?"
"Let's have lunch together."
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Idioms and Phrases Lesson Categories
Take it easy
Meaning/Usage: To relax; to stop working so hard; to calm down
Explanation: Usually used to calm someone down when they are too excited, or when you want to tell someone to relax because they are working too much.
"You're pushing yourself too hard. Take it easy."
"Take it easy man. You're putting too much pressure on yourself."
"I don't want to take it easy so stop telling me to take it easy."
A: "Work has me working seventy hours a week."
B: "You should take it easy. You're going to get sick at this rate."
A: "I wish I could, but I have deadlines to meet."
Other Common Sentences
"Relax a little. You're overworked."
"Take a little break. You need it."
