Meaning
Ví dụ, trẻ con thường «bounce off the walls» sau khi ăn nhiều kẹo vì lượng đường cao khiến chúng trở nên quá hiếu động. Tương tự, một người có thể cảm thấy như vậy khi họ đang chờ đợi một sự kiện quan trọng hoặc vừa nhận được tin tức tốt lành.
Cụm từ này thường được sử dụng trong các tình huống không chính thức, đặc biệt là khi miêu tả cảm giác hoặc trạng thái của bản thân hoặc của người khác khi họ không thể kiểm soát được sự phấn khích của mình.
Example
The athletes were bouncing off the walls in the locker room.
We were watching the soccer game and bouncing off the walls when they won!
I had so much sugar today, I'm just bouncing off the walls.
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
