idioms
IDIOMS 1. Under the weather original meaning: unwell or feeling worse than usual , What does it mean? To feel ill How do you use it? In England we love to talk about the weather and will do so often, but don’t be fooled by this common phrase. If someone says they’re feeling under the weather, your response should be ‘I hope you feel better!’, not ‘Would you like to borrow my umbrella?’. 2. The ball is in your court derived from the sport of tennis . What does it mean? It’s up to you How do you use it? It’s your move now, but this idiom refers to life rather than a sport. If you’ve got the ‘ball,’ the decision is yours and someone is waiting for your decision. 3. Spill the beans might have originated from an ancient Greek voting method where beans were used to cast votes What does it mean? To give away a secret How do you use it? If you told someone about their own surprise party, you’d have ‘spilled the beans’ or even ‘let the cat out of the bag’. The secret is out. 4. Break...