Idioms 1
It's raining cats and dogs!
(give the meaning behind this idiom, and how you would use it)
Used when it is raining a lot.
Kill two birds with one stone
(give the meaning behind this idiom, and how you would use it)
To solve two problems at once
LOL
(What does it stand for, when do we use it)
Laugh Out Loud. Used in texting when something is funny
Contest
(What is the false friend, and what does it actually mean)
False friend: contestar (to answer)
Actually means: competition, concurso
Idiom
If "the lights are on, but no one is home", what are you saying about someone?
You are saying they are not very intelligent or aware
Hit the Road
(give the meaning behind this idiom, and how you would use it)
To leave a place, also used in a negative sense to tell someone to get out.
Don't cry over spilt milk
(give the meaning behind this idiom, and how you would use it)
There is no point in crying over something in the past. Don't be upset over something you can't change
Basic
(What does it mean, when do we use it)
Something that is boring, expected. Something that everyone does.
Introduce
(What is the false friend, and what does it actually mean)
False friend: Introducir (to insert)
Actually means: To present someone, presentar
Slang: Give an example of when someone would say 'gotcha'
A reply when you understand something, or when you prank someone - think about April Fools' day!
Speak of the devil
(give the meaning behind this idiom, and how you would use it)
When the person you are talking about appears/walks into the room
The elephant in the room
(give the meaning behind this idiom, and how you would use it)
A huge, obvious problem that people try to ignore
To ghost someone
(What does it mean, when do we use it)
To stop talking to someone (without giving a reason why)
Diversion
(What is the false friend, and what does it actually mean)
False friend: diversión (fun)
Actually means: distraction, distracción / desviación
Desert or dessert: which one means a sweet treat?
Dessert is a sweet treat!
Desert is a dry, sandy place
Tip: dessert has an extra 's' because it is Sweet!
Bull in a China shop
(give the meaning behind this idiom, and how you would use it)
Someone who is careless and clumbsy, who breaks stuff.
Monkey business
(give the meaning behind this idiom, and how you would use it)
To be silly, mischievous. We would often say "no monkey business!"
Ick
(What does it mean, when do we use it)
Something that makes you feel gross/uninterested in someone. A ~minor~ red flag. **someone or something gives you the ick
Sanity
(What is the false friend, and what does it actually mean)
False friend: sanidad (health)
Actually means: reason, razón/cordura/salud mental
Slang: When someone "slides into the DMs", what are they doing?
They are messaging (and flirting with) someone through a social media app!
DM = direct message.
Take with a grain of salt
(give the meaning behind this idiom, and how you would use it)
To accept something, but with caution. Advice given to not trust something (a fact or a statement) with 100% certainty
To go cold turkey
(give the meaning behind this idiom, and how you would use it)
To quit something abruptly, very suddenly (not easy to do)!
Spill the tea
(What does it mean, when do we use it)
Jubilation
(What is the false friend, and what does it actually mean)
False friend: jubilación (to retire)
Actually means: happiness, alegría
Idiom
What do you think is "the best thing since sliced bread"?
(anything that is really cool)