The perfect Thanksgiving Idiom in honor of this year's presidential election 2024!"To Talk Turkey" (mainly American English)Meaning to discuss a problem in a serious way with a real intention to solve it.Example:The politicians need to stop messing around and start talking turkey. Meanwhile .... Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November each year. Gobble up some of these Thanksgiving idioms from Oyster English.com and LatinHires (Tutors Online) Some Thanksgiving Idioms:Example: When you realize many people are in worse situations than you, you should count your blessings. Example: I can't possibly have dessert, I'm stuffed! Example: When I got pregnant quit smoking cigarettes cold turkey. Example: I hope everyone comes to the meeting ready to talk turkey. Example: Being short can be a mixed blessing. On the one hand, I can feel comfortable in economy class on the plane, but on the other hand, I need help to get my luggage from the shelf. Example: Let's get to the party before everyone gobbles up the good food Example: Don't worry, skiing is as easy as pie; You'll learn it very quickly Example: My girlfriend eats like a bird so I always finish her meal when we go to restaurants Example: Getting fired from that job was a blessing in disguise. I’m much happier now in my new job. Example: I was shocked when my husband told my mother to stuff it! Example: I stuffed my face during the holidays and gained 10 pounds. Example: The office party was so boring because I was seated at the table with all the stuffed shirts. Example: He's been on the gravy train since he married a millionaire. Example: This list is complete so I may as well stick a fork in it. Happy Thanksgiving Download the FREE idioms ebook at Oyster English.com Also see 10 Autumn Idioms to Teach Your ESL Students Example: I love the smell of pumpkin spice lattes and the sound of crunching leaves. Fall is in the air! Just For Fun: see some Thanksgiving Funny Sublimation Images/products offered on Etsy. |
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