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Welcome to Daily English, your space to learn and understand English idioms. Each week, we explore a new idiom, explain what it means, where it comes from, and show you how to use it in everyday conversations. Are you ready?
Weather Idioms
Come rain or shine
· Meaning: "Come rain or shine" means that something will happen no matter what the circumstances are, regardless of whether conditions are good or bad.
· Example Sentences:
We’re meeting for the picnic tomorrow, come rain or shine!
They attend the football matches every week, come rain or shine.
She’s always there for me, come rain or shine.
· Origin:
This idiom refers to the idea of weather, where an event happens regardless of whether it’s raining or sunny, symbolising determination and consistency.
· Usage Tips:
Context: Used to express commitment or reliability in any situation.
Tone: Positive and encouraging.
Animals Idioms
A fish out of water
Meaning:
The idiom "a fish out of water" describes someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation. It’s used to show that someone is not at ease or is struggling in their current environment.
Example Sentences:
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He felt like a fish out of water at the fancy dinner party because he wasn’t used to such formal events.
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Moving to a new city made her feel like a fish out of water, as she didn’t know anyone or the local area.
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Even though she’s an expert in her field, she felt like a fish out of water during the meeting because it was about a topic she wasn’t familiar with.
Origin:
The phrase "a fish out of water" comes from the idea that a fish cannot survive or feel comfortable outside of water. It is used to describe someone who is not suited to their current surroundings.
Usage Tips:
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Context: Use this idiom when talking about someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place.
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Tone: It is generally used to describe feelings of discomfort or unease in a neutral or sympathetic way.
Fun Fact:
In Spanish, a similar expression is "como pez en el agua," which means "like a fish in water." It describes someone who feels completely comfortable and at ease in a situation, the opposite of feeling like a fish out of water. It’s interesting to see how different languages use fish to describe feelings of comfort and discomfort!
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