Congratulations for reaching Year 4 of your English Studies. For Year 4 American English vocabulary, we will work on American English idioms as well as short videos explaining a term heard in a movie.
- Directions: Click on the link below to learn 3 American English Idioms
BLOW (ONE’S) OWN HORN, BLOW (ONE’S) STACK, and BLOW/RUN HOT AND COLD: American English Idioms #20
- Directions: Watch the video below to learn a new English vocabulary term
4.20.1: Year 4.
American English vocabulary and idioms # 20
1) Blow (one’s) own horn.
As I understand the meaning of, blow(one’s) own horn is to talk about oneself or one’s achievements especially in a way that shows pride or too much pride.
For example, she has had a very successful year, and she has right to blow her own horn a little.
2) Blow (one’s) stack.
The meaning of blow(one’s) stack is to become very angry with someone and shout at them.
For example, the costumer blew his stack when the server spilled a dink on him.
your father will blow his stack when he sees what happened to the car.
3) Blow / run hot and cold.
To change one’s mind constantly about the value of something, they keep changing them
attitude towards something, sometimes being very enthusiastic and at other time
expressing no interest at all, so people are confused about how you’re really feel.
For example, October is a notorious month for blowing hot and cold.
English @ the movies: ” What could possibly go wrong”
”What could possibly go wrong” is a common English idiomatic phrase. it is
often used in a hum ours or ironic tone to convey.
What is worst that could happen or are you sure this is a good idea.