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 OFF STEAM, BLUE, and BLUE-BLOOD: American English Idioms #21
- Directions: Watch the video below to learn a new English vocabulary term
4.21.1: Year 4 Quarte 2
American English vocabulary and idioms#21
1) Blow off steams:
In my understanding, the meaning of blow off steam is, to do or say something that helps us to get
rid of strong feelings or energy.
For example, call me any time you need to blow off some steam.
2) Blue blood:
The meaning of blue blood is an aristocrat, come from privileged, noble families. that are wealthy
power. Blue bloods have high social status.
For example, a blue blood probably could never understand the pain of being homeless.
4.21.1: Year4 Quarter2
English @ the Movies
” An emotional Roller Coaster”
The meaning of, ‘an emotional roller coaster’ is fluctuation in emotions, often from high to slow, in a short period of time. It can describe the feeling of elation followed by anxiety or sadness or more extreme changes in emotion.
For example, his life was an emotional roller coaster ride.
It has been an absolute emotional roller coaster.