10 ITA/ENG idioMS
- danielad100
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min read
Let's face it, idioms help learners get to the next level in their fluency proficiency. Many students who have been speaking English for a long time eventually find themselves hitting their heads against a wall because they speak well and are confident but lack that important essential element that makes their language sound more natural and more colloquial.
Great grammar is a must but versatile vocabulary is essential if you want to raise that very heavy bar in your English. A way to start helping the brain to connect the dots and remember idioms is to learn English idioms that are very similar to your native language version.
Below are 10 essential idioms that can help you make that brain connection easily.
IDIOMS IN ITALIAN | THE ENGLISH EQUIVALENT |
Un gioco da ragazzi | It's child's play |
Sulla punta della lingua | On the tip of the tongue |
Punta dell'iceberg | The tip of the iceberg |
L'erba del vicino è sempre più verde | The grass is always greener on the other side |
Avere le mani legate | To have your hands tied |
Fare l'avvocato del diavolo | To play the devil's advocate |
Tenere le dita incrociate | Keep your fingers crossed |
Nuoti o affoghi | Sink or swim |
Chi non risica, non rosica | Nothing ventured, nothing gained |
Un'arma a doppio taglio | A double edged sword |
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