Summary

Synopsis

This JEDlet serves to explain the meaning of English sayings, idioms, and expressions to people whose first language is not English. Familiarity with these common expressions makes communication easier, and clarifies the meaning of phrases commonly used in the workplace.

Objectives

• Understand the meanings of many English sayings, expressions and idioms
• Choose sayings, expressions and idioms to communicate concepts and ideas
• Identify the interesting and sometimes surprising origins of many sayings, expressions and idioms
• Incorporate sayings, expressions and idioms into everyday business speech

Outline

• Introduction
• Overview
• Objectives
• Enlightening Etymology
• Where Sayings Come From
• Colorful Language
• Painting Pictures with Words
• On the Go!
• Sayings that Move You
• Sailor Sayings
• Ship Shape
• Household Sayings
• Home Sweet Home
• Yard Talk
• Out in the Yard
• Checkpoint I
• Head to Toe Game
• Food For Thought
• Examining the Main Course
• Sweets for the Sweet
• Speaking Volumes
• Expressions from Books
• Sure Bet
• Pointed Statements
• Sharp Language
• Speak of the Devil!
• Fiery Phrases
• Familiar Expressions
• Animal Sayings
• Checkpoint II
• Biblical Speech
• Sayings from the Bible
• Bless the Beasts
• Fauna Phrases
• Potpourri
• A Mixed Bag of Expressions
• A Brave New World of Sayings
• A Fresh Approach
• Final Checkpoint