Idioms are fixed expressions where the meaning isn’t obvious from the individual words. They’re like linguistic shortcuts that native speakers understand instantly, even though if you took them literally, they wouldn’t make much sense.
For example, when we say something is "a bitter pill," we're not talking about an actual pill that tastes bitter. Instead, it means that something is very unpleasant or hard to accept—like a tough truth or an unavoidable negative outcome. It’s similar to saying “it’s a hard truth to swallow.” There’s no sugar-coating here: sometimes life forces you to deal with something disagreeable, and that’s your bitter pill.
In short:
- Idioms: Phrases with figurative meanings.
- A bitter pill: Something unpleasant or hard to accept that you have to deal with.
Example 1:
"After the company downsized, hearing that his position was eliminated was a bitter pill to swallow."Example 2:
"Realizing that her dream vacation was canceled due to budget cuts was a bitter pill to swallow."
Both examples show situations where the outcome was unpleasant and hard to accept.
No comments:
Post a Comment