Idioms in song

Some idioms in song

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Let’s move on to today’s topic! You have listened to many popular English songs, like Katy Perry’s Roar, Taylor Swift’s Blank Space and OneRepublic’s Secrets,but did you notice that some interesting idioms are used in the songs? Let’s learn them today!
1.

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath. (From Katy Perry’s Roar)                             
The lyrics consist of  two idioms: bite your tongue and hold your breath
• Bite your tongue
= to stop yourself from saying something that you would really like to say
Example:
I wanted to tell him exactly what I thought of him, but I had to bite my tongue.
• Hold your breath
= to wait for something to happen, often feeling anxious
Example:
Fans held their breath waiting for the final whistle.

2.

So it’s gonna be forever, or it’s gonna go down in flames. (FromTaylor Swift’s Blank Space)       
• Go down in flames
= tofail spectacularly or to a great degree
Example:
His career went up in flames when he was jailed for theft.
3.

I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed. (From Smash mouth’s All Star)
• Not the sharpest tool in the shed
= someone who is not very clever
Example:
I knew she wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, but honestly – I didn’t know she was THAT dense!

4.

I need another story, something to get off my chest. (FromOneRepublic’s Secrets)
• Get something off your chest
= talk about something that has been worrying you.
Example:
My doctor gave me the opportunity to talk and get things off my chest.
5.

The night is still young. (FromNicki Minaj’s The Night Is Still Young)
• The night is still young
= It’s not very late at night and there’s plenty of time to have fun/party or do whatever.
Example:
A: We should go home now.
B: The night is still young. Let’s go to a bar and have fun.



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