Idiomatic expressions are common in everyday conversation. They frequently contain metaphors that make the language more interesting and colourful. These examples use countries and towns.
Observe the illustrations below and discuss their meaning with your partner.
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| to go Dutch | It's all Greek to me. | When in Rome, do as Romans do. | to take French leave |
| a Trojan horse | to talk England | more holes than Swiss cheese | to play Russian roulette |
In pairs, find similar uses in the Slovenian language and compare them
with the English examples. Try to translate them into English.
Now, use two expressions from the picture in your sentence and explain them using your own words.
It's all Greek to me. |
to not understand or have no knowledge on a topic |
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to take French leave |
to leave a place or an event without permission, or without telling anyone you are leaving |
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to talk for England |
to talk a lot for hours and hours |
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to go Dutch |
to split the bill in a restaurant between everyone who ate together |
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more holes than Swiss cheese |
to be incomplete, and to lack many parts |
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to play Russian roulette |
to take big risks, in a way which is very dangerous |
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When in Rome do as the Romans do |
to behave like people in the country or place you visit |
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a Trojan horse |
to be a hidden enemy that seems helpful, but whose real and hidden purpose is to trick or harm |