Idioms y Phrasal Verbs en Conversaciones diarias

Clase 2 de 18 • Curso de Phrasal Verbs Comunes en Inglés

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Lizeth Montserrat Ramos Reyes

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Raining cats and dogs: when it's raining too heavy Flapping one's gums or mouth: when a person wastes too much time talking about unimportant topics Chew the fat: to discuss Dish out or dish it out: To give critical comments or judgements Gift to gab: to have the ability to talk well and with eloquence Like talking to a brick wall: someone who doesn't react when they are spoken to

Felipe Bernardo González Barranco

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Celeste Yamile

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Berenice Gonzalez

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Brenda Ortiz Soto

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Gloria Elizabeth Mancilla Martínez

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Sandra Milena Rojas Herrán

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My challenge:

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Alexis Acosta

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Here's my exercise...

Brenda Ortiz Soto

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IDIOMS :)

Agreed upon sayings
Figures of speech
Figurative meaning (not literal)
DIfferent from literal

Roberto Ocando Morales

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Raining cats and dogs: When is raining a lot.
Flapping one's gums or mouth: Talking about unimportant things
Chew the fat: to discuss
Dish out or dish it out: To give critical comments
Gift of gab: to have the ability to talk eloquence.
Like talking to a brick wall: someone who doesn't react when they are spoken to

Diana Castaño Zapata

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it has to be nerve wracking talk someone who is as a brick wall, because you don´t how to react if they don´t have any response at all.

Felipe Bernardo González Barranco

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I don't like this kind of people!

Yenny Betancourt

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Class 2 Idioms about talking and speaking - Part 1

Remember to share your answers in the comment section!

Match the idiom to the definition
Flapping your gums _E A. to have a long discussion
Like talking to a brick wall _D B. the ability to speak very well
Chew the fat _ A C. to dispense; to be critical
Dish out _ C D. to show no emotion or reaction to what is being said
Gift of gab _B E. talking excessively, or a lot about trivial things
Answer in complete sentences

● Do you know anyone who has the gift of gab? Example:

Yes, I know someone who has the gift of gab! My sister definitely has it. She can talk about anything with everybody!

● Do you usually chew the fat with your friends? No really, but I know who usually chew the fat with me and I don’t like it.

● How do you like talking to a brick wall? Its something difficult , because i like the punctual conversations, so, if I have to talking with a brick wall I think that would be difficult to me.

● What is it like to speak to a brick wall? Its precisely that, no talking with anybody.

Fernando Sánchez Mejía

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🧠 Idioms and Phrasal Verbs – Understanding Figurative Language 🧩🗣️🧠Idioms and phrasal verbs are key elements of colloquial and expressive English 🌐. Mastering them not only improves listening and reading comprehension 📖👂 but also helps you express yourself more naturally and fluently in informal contexts 🗯️.

🧠 What is an Idiom? 🧠📘🔤An idiom is an expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from the literal meanings of its individual words 🧩. These expressions are deeply tied to cultural context and enrich the language 🎨.🧾 Classic example: “It’s raining cats and dogs” 🐱🐶🌧️📌 Meaning: It’s raining very heavily ☔💦These expressions shouldn’t be translated word-for-word, as they would lose their intended meaning ❌🌍.
- Socially agreed meaning 📜
- Use of figurative language 🎭
- Meaning that differs from literal interpretation 🔁

🧠 Idiom – Flapping one’s gums 👄💨🔍 Meaning: To talk excessively, especially about unimportant or trivial matters 🗯️🗑️.🧩 This idiom often carries a negative tone, suggesting that the person is speaking without adding any real value 🛑.📚 Common use: “He’s just flapping his gums again about politics.” 🗳️🙄

🧠 Idiom – Chew the fat 🥩🗣️🔍 Meaning: To engage in relaxed, informal conversation, often for an extended period 🛋️☕.💬 This expression originates from times when people chatted while eating slowly and casually 🧃🍽️.📚 Example: “We sat on the porch and chewed the fat for hours.” 🌇🪑

🧠 Idiom – Dish out / Dish it out 🍽️🗯️🔍 Meaning: To give criticism or judgment, often harshly or frequently 🧨🧑‍⚖️.⚠️ Note: It can also refer to distributing anything forcefully or in large amounts, such as opinions, advice, or punishment 👊.📚 Example: “He can dish it out, but he can’t take it.” 😬

🧠 Idiom – Gift of gab 🎁🗣️🎤🔍 Meaning: The natural ability to speak fluently, persuasively, and eloquently ✨.🌟 This is a valued skill in leadership, sales, public relations, and teaching 🎙️📢.📚 Example: “She’s got the gift of gab — perfect for a career in politics.” 🧑‍💼🎤

🧠 Idiom – Like talking to a brick wall 🧱🙎‍♂️🔍 Meaning: The frustration of speaking to someone who doesn’t respond or show any reaction 🧊🚫👂.😤 This idiom is used to describe someone who is emotionally shut down or simply unresponsive to communication.📚 Example: “Trying to convince him was like talking to a brick wall.” 🧱💢
🧠 Zettel: Idioms and Phrasal Verbs – Understanding Figurative Language 🧩🗣️🧠

Idioms and phrasal verbs are key elements of colloquial and expressive English 🌐. Mastering them not only improves listening and reading comprehension 📖👂 but also helps you express yourself more naturally and fluently in informal contexts 🗯️.

🧠 Zettel: What is an Idiom? 🧠📘🔤

An idiom is an expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from the literal meanings of its individual words 🧩. These expressions are deeply tied to cultural context and enrich the language 🎨.

🔹 Socially agreed meaning 📜
🔹 Use of figurative language 🎭
🔹 Meaning that differs from literal interpretation 🔁

🧾 Classic example: “It’s raining cats and dogs” 🐱🐶🌧️ 📌 Meaning: It’s raining very heavily ☔💦

These expressions shouldn’t be translated word-for-word, as they would lose their intended meaning ❌🌍.

🧠 Zettel: Idiom – Flapping one’s gums 👄💨

🔍 Meaning: To talk excessively, especially about unimportant or trivial matters 🗯️🗑️.

🧩 This idiom often carries a negative tone, suggesting that the person is speaking without adding any real value 🛑.

📚 Common use: “He’s just flapping his gums again about politics.” 🗳️🙄

🧠 Zettel: Idiom – Chew the fat 🥩🗣️

🔍 Meaning: To engage in relaxed, informal conversation, often for an extended period 🛋️☕.

💬 This expression originates from times when people chatted while eating slowly and casually 🧃🍽️.

📚 Example: “We sat on the porch and chewed the fat for hours.” 🌇🪑

🧠 Zettel: Idiom – Dish out / Dish it out 🍽️🗯️

🔍 Meaning: To give criticism or judgment, often harshly or frequently 🧨🧑‍⚖️.

⚠️ Note: It can also refer to distributing anything forcefully or in large amounts, such as opinions, advice, or punishment 👊.

📚 Example: “He can dish it out, but he can’t take it.” 😬

🧠 Zettel: Idiom – Gift of gab 🎁🗣️🎤

🔍 Meaning: The natural ability to speak fluently, persuasively, and eloquently ✨.

🌟 This is a valued skill in leadership, sales, public relations, and teaching 🎙️📢.

📚 Example: “She’s got the gift of gab — perfect for a career in politics.” 🧑‍💼🎤

🧠 Zettel: Idiom – Like talking to a brick wall 🧱🙎‍♂️

🔍 Meaning: The frustration of speaking to someone who doesn’t respond or show any reaction 🧊🚫👂.

😤 This idiom is used to describe someone who is emotionally shut down or simply unresponsive to communication.

📚 Example: “Trying to convince him was like talking to a brick wall.” 🧱💢

María de Lourdes Fernández Torres

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● Do you know anyone who has the gift of gab? Example: - Yes, I know someone who has the gift of gab! My sister definitely has it. She can talk about anything with everybody!

● Do you usually chew the fat with your friends?

Of course, I usually talk for hours about something with my friends

● How do you like talking to a brick wall? I don´t like talking with someone who doesn´t show any emotion

● What is it like to speak to a brick wall?

I feel frustrated when I talk to a brick wall

Nicolas Hernandez Chaustre

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This is amazing!

Samantha Seoane

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1) Dish Out 2) True 3) B 4) A

Juan Morales

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EXERCISE 1

E - 2. D - 3. A - 4. C - 5. B EXERCISE 2
My friend Giorgio has the gift of gab for sure! He always chooses the right words for the speech and his deep knowledge of the subject often enriches the discussion.
We normally try to cut to the chase. However, when it comes to certain topics such as hip-hop music or urban art, we end up chewing the fat.
Insane situation, hands down. I'd rather talk to my dog about time travel.
It makes me feel like a complete chump, it's a real waste of time and energy.