Skellig
18-06-2009, 22:35
What are idioms
Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of every word in the idiom , you may not understand it because you don't understand the culture behind it
Today's idiom
Food for thought
Meaning
Ideas that make you think carefully
If something gives you food for thought</STRONG>, it gives you insights or new information, and makes you think about something carefully
Example
Today's reading assignment will give you enough food for thought</STRONG> to prepare for next week's class discussion
Dr. Smith's speeches always offer much food for thought</STRONG>
</STRONG>
Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of every word in the idiom , you may not understand it because you don't understand the culture behind it
Today's idiom
Food for thought
Meaning
Ideas that make you think carefully
If something gives you food for thought</STRONG>, it gives you insights or new information, and makes you think about something carefully
Example
Today's reading assignment will give you enough food for thought</STRONG> to prepare for next week's class discussion
Dr. Smith's speeches always offer much food for thought</STRONG>
</STRONG>