2010/03/18
Don't put our foot in your mouth!

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Hi readers! How are you all? As you know, the word “foot” is a part of the body, but this word (or it’s plural form “feet”) is also used in may English idioms. Have you heard the idiom “to put your foot in your mouth”? It means to say something stupid by accident. For example, “I put my foot in my mouth when I told Mary about her surprise birthday party!”

Below are some other examples of popular idioms using “foot”. Can you guess their meanings? Answers will be in next month’s blog!
Example 1) I put my foot in my mouth → b) to say something stupid
2) He got his foot in the door
3) She is run off her feet
4) You should put your feet up
a) to get a chance or opportunity
b) to say something stupid
c) to have a rest or relax
d) to be very busy

Answers to last blog’s questions:
Example 1) Brief notes are written on these to help remember the presentation
→ b)index cards
2) This needs to be done a number of times before an extemporaneous presentation
→ d) practice
3) Feeling nervous before a presentation (practicing before the presentation will help reduce this!)
→ c) stage fight
4) This is how we “do” the presentation (not speaking too fast, using effective body language and stress/intonation will help here)
→ a) delivery
See you again next month!
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