Hoje vamos estudar dez gírias em inglês. As gírias deixam o idioma mais interessante e cultural quando as usamos. É essencial que você aprenda algumas boas gírias neste idioma, pois, elas são faladas em filmes, séries, canções, até mesmo nas ruas. Você com certeza melhorará sua fluência a partir do momento em que aprender não apenas gírias, mas também expressões. Vale a pena dar uma olhada com calma e tranquilidade.
Aprenda dez gírias em inglês
Teacher: Today, we’re going to delve into some English slang expressions. These are informal words or phrases that you might hear in everyday conversation. Are you ready to get started?
Student: Sure! I’m eager to learn!
Teacher: Excellent! The first one: Couch Potato
Explanation: A person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV. Example: “My brother is such a couch potato; he never leaves the sofa on weekends.”
Student: Great! Interesting!
Teacher: Break a Leg
Explanation: A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance. Example: “Before her big dance recital, we all told her to break a leg.”
Student: Wow! Break a leg! I’ve never heard about it!
Teacher: Bite the Bullet
Explanation: To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage. Example: “I had to bite the bullet and tell my boss the bad news.”
Student: Yes, that’s true. We bite the bullet in many situations.
Teacher: Hit the Hay
Explanation: To go to bed or sleep. Example: “It’s been a long day; I’m ready to hit the hay.”
Student: Yeah! I’m exhauted. I need to hit the hay!
Teacher: Piece of Cake
Explanation: Something very easy. Example: “The math test was a piece of cake; I finished it in no time.”
Student: In my opinion history is a piece of cake!
Teacher: Hang in the Balance
Explanation: When something is uncertain and could go either way. Example: “The outcome of the game hangs in the balance; it’s too close to call.”
Student: I’ve never heard as well!
Teacher: Cost an Arm and a Leg
Explanation: Extremely expensive. Example: “Buying that designer bag would cost an arm and a leg.”
Student: Wow! My uncle bought a BMW. It cost an arm and a leg!
Teacher: Once in a Blue Moon
Explanation: Something that happens very rarely. Example: “I visit my hometown once in a blue moon since I moved away.”
Student: That one is interesting!
Teacher: Keep an Eye on Someone
Explanation: To watch or monitor someone closely. Example: “I need you to keep an eye on Steve. I don’t like him as a professional.
Student: Good!
Teacher: Put the Cart Before the Horse
Explanation: Doing things in the wrong order. Example: “Don’t buy furniture before you have a place to live; that’s putting the cart before the horse.”
Student: Great! Excellent!
Teacher: Slang can add color to your language skills and help you better understand native speakers. Just remember to use these expressions appropriately, as they might not be suitable for formal situations. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
He needs to hit the hay. He’s exhauted!