By watching this video lesson, you will learn 5 English Expressions that will help you sound more natural.
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ENGLISH IDIOM #1
Light a fire under someone
Definition: to motivate or inspire someone to take action
Example sentences:
- The coach’s halftime speech lit a fire under the team and they won the game.
- The deadline for the project is approaching, we need to light a fire under the team.
- The inspiring story of the successful entrepreneur lit a fire for aspiring business owners.
ENGLISH IDIOM #2
Pull oneself up by the bootstraps
Definition: to improve one’s situation through hard work and determination
Example sentences:
- After losing his job, he pulled himself up by the bootstraps and started his own business.
- She pulled herself up by the bootstraps and overcame the challenges of being a single mother.
- The athlete pulled himself up by the bootstraps and trained harder to win the championship.
ENGLISH IDIOM #3
Put one’s nose to the grindstone
Definition: to work hard and diligently on a task
Example sentences:
- The students put their noses to the grindstone and studied for the final exams.
- The writer put his nose to the grindstone and finished the book before the deadline.
- The team put their noses to the grindstone and completed the project ahead of schedule.
ENGLISH IDIOM #4
Bite the bullet
Definition: to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination
Example sentences:
- She had to bite the bullet and tell her boss the truth about the mistake she made.
- The athlete had to bite the bullet and play through the pain to help his team win.
- The company had to bite the bullet and make some tough decisions to stay afloat.
ENGLISH IDIOM #5
Keep one’s eye on the ball
Definition: to stay focused on the goal or objective
Example sentences:
- The project manager reminded the young man to keep his eye on the ball and not get distracted by minor issues.
- The athlete kept his eye on the ball and scored the winning goal.
- The entrepreneur kept her eye on the ball and achieved her business goals.