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The document discusses common English idioms and their meanings. It defines idioms as phrases whose meanings are not obvious from the individual words. Idioms develop over time through analogies and metaphors. Three common idioms are then explained: 1) "Hit the books" means to study very hard, usually in preparation for an exam. 2) "Hit the sack" or "hit the hay" both refer to going to bed to sleep, often when very tired. 3) "Face the music" means to accept responsibility and deal with the consequences of one's actions, usually something negative or a wrongdoing.

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96 Famous Idioms

The document discusses common English idioms and their meanings. It defines idioms as phrases whose meanings are not obvious from the individual words. Idioms develop over time through analogies and metaphors. Three common idioms are then explained: 1) "Hit the books" means to study very hard, usually in preparation for an exam. 2) "Hit the sack" or "hit the hay" both refer to going to bed to sleep, often when very tired. 3) "Face the music" means to accept responsibility and deal with the consequences of one's actions, usually something negative or a wrongdoing.

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Super Common English

Idioms
(With Meanings and
Pictures)
What Are Idioms? (Definition)
• An idiom is a phrase whose meaning is not obvious from
looking at the individual words.
• They have developed over time and so they might seem
random to you. Idioms often rely on
analogies and metaphors.
• Because they’re used so often in everyday English, if you
don’t know them, it’s almost impossible to understand
the context.
What are idioms? – continuation…

 The key to understanding English idioms is never to


look at them or read them in a literal sense—the
words just won’t make sense together.

 Instead, you need to learn them in context so you can


understand their true meaning.
English Idioms
with Common
Verbs
Idiom no.1:
“hit the books”
1. Hit the books Literal meaning ↓
 This is a commonly used expression
among students who have a lot of
studying to do. It simply means to
study seriously with intensity and
concentration.
 It could be for a final exam, a midterm
test or even an English exam.
Idiomatic meaning ↓

When someone “hits the books”, it means


that he or she begins to study very hard
(usually to prepare for an exam or a test).
Sample sentences:

1) “Sorry but I can’t watch the game with you tonight, I have to hit
the books. I have a huge exam next week!”
2) I hit the books all week so now it's time to take a break.
3) Shall we hit the books tonight at the library or study in the lounge?
4) I never go to the library the week before exams. Everyone hits the
books there and it's so noisy.
5) If you don't hit the books, I'm going to take away your phone and
disconnect the Wi-Fi.
Idiom no.2:
“hit the sack”
“hit the hay”
2. Hit the sack Literal meaning ↓
 Actually to hit the sack means to go to bed,
and you’d use this to tell your friends or
family that you’re really tired, so you’re
going to sleep.
 Instead of saying hit the sack you can also
say hit the hay.
Idiomatic meaning ↓

When someone “hits the sack”, it means


that he or she really wants to go to bed in
order to sleep (usually when the person
feels so tired and sleepy).
Sample sentences:
1) I’ve got a busy day tomorrow, so I think I will hit the sack.
2) Alright kids, I think it’s about time we hit the hay!
3) I hit the sack really early last night so I felt great this morning
when I woke up.
4) Turn off the TV now—it’s time to hit the hay.
5) It’s time for me to hit the sack, I’m so tired.”

hit the sack = hit the hay (same meaning)


Idiom no.3:
“face the music”
3. Face the music Literal meaning ↓
 It means to “face reality” or to deal
with the reality of the situation and
accept all the consequences, good or
bad (but mostly bad).
 In other words, it means that you are
ready to accept responsibility and
receive punishment or criticism for
Idiomatic meaning ↓
something that you have done (usually
for a wrongdoing).

Joey broke a dining room window and had


to face the music when his mother got
home.
Sample sentences:
1) Well, you blew it. Now, own it and face the music.
2) After failing an English test, Mariana had to go home and face the
music.
3) You know you didn’t study hard, so you’re going to have to face the
music and take the class again next semester if you really want to
graduate when you do.
4) I got caught cheating during the test. Now, I have to face the music.
5) I stayed out all night. When I eventually got home, I had to face the
music from my parents.
THE END

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