Idioms in Essays

IDIOMS IN ESSAY
What Is An Idom...?
An idiom is an expression consisting of a combination of words
that have a figurative meaning. The figurative meaning is
comprehended in regard to a common use of the expression that
is separate from the literal meaning or definition of the words of
which it is made.Idioms are numerous and they occur frequently
in all languages. There are estimated to be at least 25,000
idiomatic expressions in the English language.
Can I Use Idioms In My Essay...?
Students are encouraged to use idioms in PT3 and SPM

examinations. Using relevant and suitable idioms in an
essay will help students to get a better mark for their essay.
Don't simply use idioms just for the sake of getting better
grades for your essay paper, this will backfire if the idioms
you use are irrelevant or out of place.
You can use idioms in the beginning paragraph or in the

body paragraph or in the closing paragraph. It all depends
on the topic and suitability of the idioms used.
Be careful not to over do it. You might be impressed but it

does not necessarily mean the examiner would be.
Do not use idioms when writing formal letters or business

letters.
So, for a better grade use at least three idioms. If you can't
write three at least write one idiom in the closing
paragraph.
Sample Sentences With Idioms...

1.
The suffering Adam went through in life was actually a

blessing in disguise, for it has taught him to be prudent and
thrifty with his finances.
2.
Many obese Malaysians are actually couch potatoes. They

just like to sit and eat on a couch all day long watching
movies without moving an inch.
3.
Students who like to drag their feet will not be able to

finish their school project on time.
4.
Students need to widen their horizons in order to face the

challenges of globalisation.
5.
People who like to be mules for drug traffickers must learn

to face the music if caught by the authorities.
6.
Sam has a gut feeling that something bad is going to

happen today.
7.
Parents need to have a heart to heart talk with their

teenage children often.This will help them to understand
the emotional turmoil their teenage children are going
through better.
8.
Reading helps a person to be knowledgeable about his

surroundings and not be in the dark.
9.
Parents need to keep an eye on their children's after school

activities.
10. We
packed our things and headed to the remote village in

Manjala. The journey was quite challenging and dangerous
but we managed to steer clear of danger and reached the
village safe and sound.
1.
My father and mother are always at loggerheads, they

never once agreed on anything, always pointing fingers at
one another over silly matters.
2.
Sandy was on cloud nine as she got through her SPM

examination with flying colours.
3.
After waiting for six long years, Pat and Mandy finally tied
the knot. Their parents gave them an out of this world
wedding reception as a wedding gift.
4.
Henry is quite wrapped up with his construction work. He

just can't afford to take a break or put up his feet even for a
second.
5.
Miranda has put on weight after giving birth to her baby

girl. She plans to work out more to shed the extra pounds.
6.
Starting from 2013, every student must pass their History

paper. Students are worried that they might not be able to
sail through it because History is all Greek to them.
7.
The old house opposite my house has a ghostly presence,

it gives me goose bumps just looking at it.
8.
The bank was robbed in broad daylight.The police are not

leaving any stones unturned, they are working out a game
plan to catch the mastermind.
9.
People around the world must have an attitude of give and

take in order to enjoy continuous peace.Insensitive words
or religious undertones will only create ripples which can
turn into a vicious cycle of unnecessary violence.
10. The
two opposing political parties are hoping for a

landslide victory this coming election. Working committes
from both parties have rolled up their sleeves for some
serious campaining.

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IDIOMS IN ESSAY

Students are encouraged to use idioms in PT3 and SPM

You can use idioms in the beginning paragraph or in the

Be careful not to over do it. You might be impressed but it

Do not use idioms when writing formal letters or business

Sample Sentences With Idioms...

The suffering Adam went through in life was actually a

Many obese Malaysians are actually couch potatoes. They

Students who like to drag their feet will not be able to

Students need to widen their horizons in order to face the

People who like to be mules for drug traffickers must learn

Sam has a gut feeling that something bad is going to

Parents need to have a heart to heart talk with their

Reading helps a person to be knowledgeable about his

Parents need to keep an eye on their children's after school

packed our things and headed to the remote village in

My father and mother are always at loggerheads, they

Sandy was on cloud nine as she got through her SPM

Henry is quite wrapped up with his construction work. He

Miranda has put on weight after giving birth to her baby

Starting from 2013, every student must pass their History

The old house opposite my house has a ghostly presence,

The bank was robbed in broad daylight.The police are not

People around the world must have an attitude of give and

two opposing political parties are hoping for a

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