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
BLUE LAW, BLUE RIBBON, and BLUE-COLLAR WORKER: American English Idioms #22
- Directions: Watch the video below to learn a new English vocabulary term
4.22.1 American vocabulary and idioms# 22
In my understanding, the meaning of the above idioms as follows…
Blue law: A blue law is a regulation or law that prohibits certain activities or businesses on Sundays or
other public holidays, often to promote observance of a day of rest.
For example: The blue law in our town prohibits shopping malls from opening from Sundays.
Blue ribbon: Blue ribbon has multi meaning:
a: Award or recognition: A blue ribbon is often given as a prize for outstanding
achievement or excellence.
Example: She won a blue ribbon for her painting at the art competition.
b: Awareness symbol: A blue ribbon is also used as a symbol for awareness and support for
various social causes.
Example: Wearing a blue ribbon shows solidarity with those effected by prostrate censer.
Blue -collar worker: A blue-collar worker refers to someone who performs manual labor or works in a
service industry, often wearing casual, practical clothing (historically, a blue denim
shirt).
Example: His father is a blue-collar worker; he’s been working in construction for years.