Basic English IDIOMS # 60-70
60. Better Late Than Never ---- This idiom means that it’s better for someone to arrive late or do something late than not to arrive or do it at all. Example: A: The party’s almost over but I’m glad you came. B: Better late than never right? 61. Never Hear The End Of It ----- This is a funny English idiom that means having to listen to someone for a long time talking about something embarrassing or annoying. Example: Did he get the new job? Oh no, we’ll never hear the end of it! 62. Never Live Something Down --- If something happens that you’ll never be able to live down, that means it was really embarrassing and you feel like you’ll never stop feeling that way. Example: If I say something stupid to the boss on the first day, I’ll never live it down. 63. Never Look Back ------ This idiom is a positive one. You use it when you continue to be successful after an initial good result. Example: After her first hit song came out, she never looked back. 64. Never Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth ---- This idiom means that if someone offers you something good, then don’t refuse it. Example: You should accept her offer to help – never look a gift horse in the mouth! 65. Don’t Give Up The Day Job ----- You can use this idiom as a funny way to tell someone they’re not very good at something. Example: A: What did you think of my acting skills? B: Don’t give up the day job! 66. Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch ---- This idiom is a warning. It means that you shouldn’t make plans that depend on something good happening before that thing has actually happened. Example: You’ve bought a new car ! But you haven’t finished your trial period at work or even been paid yet – don’t count your chickens before they hatch. 67. Don’t Be A Stranger ---- Telling someone “don’t be a stranger” means that, even though they’re leaving, you want to keep in touch with them or see them again one day. Example: We’re going to miss you so much – don’t be a stranger though, come in and have a cup of tea with us now and again. 68. Don’t Bet On It ---- This idiom as well as the expression “I wouldn’t bet on it” mean that something is unlikely to happen. Example: A: Do you think he’ll come to the party tonight? B: I wouldn’t bet on it. 69. Don’t Even Go There ----- When you see or hear this idiom, then a subject is so difficult that you can’t even talk about it. Example: A: So is your boss still making your life difficult? B: Don’t even go there. 70. Don’t Get Me Wrong ---- You use this English idiom if you’re worried that someone might be upset by what you say or misunderstand you. Example: Don’t get me wrong – I think she’s a lovely person, I’m just not interested in her romantically. #english #stories #fun #grammar #video #lesson #tale #exam #fce #cpe #Ielts #tutor #Lana'sTeacher`sСellar #Lana #Teacher #Сellar #топыкатегорий #егэ #огэ #английскийегэ #английскийогэ #экзамен #подготовка #путешествия #погода #природа #хобби #еда #аудирование #истории #история #английский #урокиготовые #материалыпоанглийскому #дляучителя #masteryourenglish #all #you #need #english #intromarket #amazy #progressme #edvibe #vibe #englishvibe 📚 Меня можно найти тут: 🚀 Сайт с материалами - amazy : https://amazy.world/app/profile/1817 🎤 Telegram - https://t.me/TeachersCellar ❤️ Мой VK: https://vk.com/lana_tc 📚 Мои публикации можно посмотреть тут: https://intr-market.ru/author/6742/ ❤️ Мой VK для учителей: https://vk.com/fluencyeasy_ltc
60. Better Late Than Never ---- This idiom means that it’s better for someone to arrive late or do something late than not to arrive or do it at all. Example: A: The party’s almost over but I’m glad you came. B: Better late than never right? 61. Never Hear The End Of It ----- This is a funny English idiom that means having to listen to someone for a long time talking about something embarrassing or annoying. Example: Did he get the new job? Oh no, we’ll never hear the end of it! 62. Never Live Something Down --- If something happens that you’ll never be able to live down, that means it was really embarrassing and you feel like you’ll never stop feeling that way. Example: If I say something stupid to the boss on the first day, I’ll never live it down. 63. Never Look Back ------ This idiom is a positive one. You use it when you continue to be successful after an initial good result. Example: After her first hit song came out, she never looked back. 64. Never Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth ---- This idiom means that if someone offers you something good, then don’t refuse it. Example: You should accept her offer to help – never look a gift horse in the mouth! 65. Don’t Give Up The Day Job ----- You can use this idiom as a funny way to tell someone they’re not very good at something. Example: A: What did you think of my acting skills? B: Don’t give up the day job! 66. Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch ---- This idiom is a warning. It means that you shouldn’t make plans that depend on something good happening before that thing has actually happened. Example: You’ve bought a new car ! But you haven’t finished your trial period at work or even been paid yet – don’t count your chickens before they hatch. 67. Don’t Be A Stranger ---- Telling someone “don’t be a stranger” means that, even though they’re leaving, you want to keep in touch with them or see them again one day. Example: We’re going to miss you so much – don’t be a stranger though, come in and have a cup of tea with us now and again. 68. Don’t Bet On It ---- This idiom as well as the expression “I wouldn’t bet on it” mean that something is unlikely to happen. Example: A: Do you think he’ll come to the party tonight? B: I wouldn’t bet on it. 69. Don’t Even Go There ----- When you see or hear this idiom, then a subject is so difficult that you can’t even talk about it. Example: A: So is your boss still making your life difficult? B: Don’t even go there. 70. Don’t Get Me Wrong ---- You use this English idiom if you’re worried that someone might be upset by what you say or misunderstand you. Example: Don’t get me wrong – I think she’s a lovely person, I’m just not interested in her romantically. #english #stories #fun #grammar #video #lesson #tale #exam #fce #cpe #Ielts #tutor #Lana'sTeacher`sСellar #Lana #Teacher #Сellar #топыкатегорий #егэ #огэ #английскийегэ #английскийогэ #экзамен #подготовка #путешествия #погода #природа #хобби #еда #аудирование #истории #история #английский #урокиготовые #материалыпоанглийскому #дляучителя #masteryourenglish #all #you #need #english #intromarket #amazy #progressme #edvibe #vibe #englishvibe 📚 Меня можно найти тут: 🚀 Сайт с материалами - amazy : https://amazy.world/app/profile/1817 🎤 Telegram - https://t.me/TeachersCellar ❤️ Мой VK: https://vk.com/lana_tc 📚 Мои публикации можно посмотреть тут: https://intr-market.ru/author/6742/ ❤️ Мой VK для учителей: https://vk.com/fluencyeasy_ltc