Fun with idioms!

A word to the wise, you better keep taking and completing these Platzi courses if you want to develop and improve your english skills.

La mejor profesora de Platzi, te da feedback y te ayuda en mejorar cada dia mas. Te adoro!

Thanks a lot teacher Michelle¡¡¡ It feels so good when you receive feedback about the job you’ve done. It encourages students to learn.

• The actions of my sister speak louder than the words she says to her boyfriend.
• It will be better if you put all your efforts into learning something new each day, a word to the wise.
• Politics always think they have the last word.
• He says he wants to see me again and hang out but he keeps cancelling on our plans. Well, you know what they say actions speak louder than words.
• The most annoying thing about arguing with my sister is that she always has to have the last word.
• My cousin got a new dog last week. He is so adorable it’s beyond words.
• A word to the wise, let the lasagna rest for about five minutes before you cut it, otherwise, it will fall apart.

These videos and of course the teacher are beyond words, both are amazing. I have learned too much and would like to continue seeing more courses like that

thank you

WORKSHEET

1. I know you don’t think I can do it, but you will eat your words later!
2. Did you see that embarrassing photo of him? You know what they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.
3. The doctor didn’t mince words, he told Daniel he didn’t have a lot of time left.
4. Mark my words, they will never succeed in this business!

Choose the right idiom:
A) Actions speak louder than words
D) To have last word.
B) Beyond words.
C) A word to the wise

1. A) Actions speak louder than words
2. D) To have last word.
3. B) Beyond words.
4. C) A word to the wise

• My family hates talking to me, they say that I’m known for wanting to have the last word.
• Having being compromised into something, you have to get it done, a word to the wise.
• My girlfriend is the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen, it’s just beyond words.
• My father is always saying he is going to take us to the U.S. but he never does. I think it is true what they say, actions speak louder than words.

Tell me if I’m wrong, please!
Thank you!

• Mary says she wants to exercise with me but she always comes out with an excuse for not going to the gym. As you know, actions speak louder than words.
• When the actor received the Oscar awarded for best actor in a leading role, he got very excited beyond words that he even cried.
• A word to the wise, never sign a contract without reading the fine print.
• I can’t authorize the document delivery because my boss is the person who has the last word.

Another idiom related to words:

• I knew about this fashion event through word of mouth. I did not see any advertisement in the newspaper.

• If you want to start your own business, make it done now. Remember that your actions speak louder than your words.
• This is the best landscape that I’ve ever seen! It’s beyond words.
• A word to the wise Please never mix tequila with other alcoholic beverages. You’ll get super drunk!
• I love going to eat dinner at the central park, but my girlfriend prefers to stay at home unfortunately She has the last word.

• I’m working to be on time 'cause I want to be a punctual person; No doubt: actions speak louder than words.
• A word to the wise, if you live with your parents, take advantage of the education available and get the most out of it.
• She doesn’t like me to have the last word.
• " El Santo ángel " is outstanding beyond the words waterfall in Venezuela, it is the world’s highest waterfall.
• Please avoid Putting words in someone else’s mouth.

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D
B
C

• He promised her to go to her country and visit her, but he never managed to do it. As time went by, she just got tired from his promises. You know, actions speak louder than words.
• The way how I felt that night when I knew I was going to become a father is beyond words.
• A word to the wise, remember to always think twice when you’re going to take the decision to get engaged with a girl; otherwise, you’ll lose your head.
• "I’m not going to give in this time. You love to always have the last word, but it’s time that you recognize the fact that you’re fallible, and therefore you can mistake as well.

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

• “You do need to watch this movie. The way how Jennifer Lawrence performs is amazing, she is so beautiful. You need to see this, a picture is worth a thousand words.”

• Some countries agree about a political generation for nature preservation in forums, however, there is no clear evidence in their law releases. Actions speak more than words.
• I am thrilled beyond words about my new earning path in Platzi.
• A word to the wise, physical activity causes good benefits in mental performance.
• If you are applying for a scholarship in a foreign country, keep in mind that academic authorities always have the last word in candidates’ acceptances.

I would like to share with you some normal situations according to this interesting class

When your are liveng with your parents, it doen’t care what you can do, and how responsable you are, the last word is always from your Mom.

The beauty of professor Michelle is beyond words.

My Own Examples:

1. I won’t pass the exam and become a great English speaker just be wishing so. I’d better working hard on improving my knowledge, you know, actions speak louder than words.

2. Having performed my piano presentation, I felt completed and proud with myself beyond words.

3. A word to the wise, do not ever despise the things you currently have just because they’re not as awesome as the things your friends have, everything may change at all overnight.

4. I like making plans, though, sometimes I’d rather let my best friend have the last word on them.

-* A word to wise, always commit your changes!

• If you want to give your employees a strong message, you better do it by your example, actions speak louder than words.
• You can try everything you want to convey your boss about something, but the CEO always has the last word.
• You should watch the last episode of this series, it’s beyond words.

My point of view is that selfish people its very exhausting, they always have to have the last word!

This English course it´s so complete and useful, beyond words.

A word to the wise, never go on a date with an avoidant atachment style. They only will heart you.

A word the wise, try to study at least 1 hour a day.

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my friend always says he will pay me but he never does, as they say actions speak louder than words.
2
when i get anxious i have to walk around because a feeling possesses me it is beyond words
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a word to the wise don´t let for tomorrow what you can do today
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i always plan a lot of things to do but in the end i never have time, i have bitten more than i can chew
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my friend always tell everybody our plans when they have to be a secret, he always spills the beans

Correct idiom

1. He says he wants to see me again and hang out but he keeps cancelling on our plans. Well, you know what they say, actions speak louder than words.
2. The most annoying thing about arguing with my sister is that she always has to have the last word.
3. My cousin got a new dog last week. He is so adorable it’s beyond words.
4. A word to the wise, let the lasagna rest for about five minutes before you cut it, otherwise it will fall part.

My examples

• I never went out with her to the concert nor to the cinema, even if she said yes to my invitations. I thought she liked me but you know actions speak louder than words.

• A word to the wise, turn on the car five minutes before you left so the motor can heat, if you don’t the motor can be damaged.

• It is driving me crazy to talk with my father, no matter if I give good points of view he always has the last word.

I can’t stand when somone always has the last word.

The teacher does not mince words. When she is teaching english, she is so professional.

I want to get stronger, but I keep skipping days, actions speak lauder than words

My yoga teacher is amazing and beautiful, his classes are beyond words.

• A word to the wise, keep learning at Platzi everyday.
• And remember, never go back on your word about that.

Another idiom I heard before:
It’s a piece of cake to code a “Hello, world!” sentence for any programming language.

The quality of this course is beyond words

1. Charly is always complaining about his job, and I cannot remember how many times he has said he would start looking for another job, but he never does because he says he is under stress all the time. So, I guess it is right what it is said, actions speak louder than words.
2. A word to the wise, NEVER underestimate the power and influence that grammar has on your speaking and writing (even in your own mother tongue).
3. If the Green Bay Packers win the Super Bowl this season, I will have to eat my words and buy you all a beer.
4. My former boss was so vain he loved to have the last word, even when he was not right.