LESSON 5.

IDIOMS.

Idioms are combinations of words that have a special meaning when used together. Idioms are used frequently in English.

 

By a long shot (by a great deal or amount).

That's the most extreme sport, by a long shot.

Show someone up make someone look bad. 

My friend wants to show me up.

On top of that (also, or additionally).

On top of that, I'm scared of heights!

Strike me (appear, or seem like)

 

She doesn't strike me as the extreme type, but she loves skydiving.

Never hear the end of it (people will talk about it for a long time).

IF I don't go skydiving, I'll never hear the end of it.

Look forward to (be eager about something that will happen)

I'm really looking forward to this.

TALKING ABOUT RISKY ACTIVITIES. 

When talking about risky activities, you can put an adverb in front of an adjective to intensify it. 

Powerboat racing is completaty dave erous. dangerous.

The feeling you get is absolutely amazing!

Jumping out of a plane is extremely exciting.

Here are some other expressions to talk about risky activities:

White - water rafting clearly has its risks.

It was such a wish! I could feel the adrenaline running through my body.

I love pushing myself to the limit.

All you have is your surfboard and the waves. It's totally cool.