Thursday, March 5, 2020

12 Idiomatic Expressions with Way - English Lesson via Skype

12 Idiomatic Expressions with Way - English Lesson via Skype Today, lets look at some English idiomatic expressions with WAY.We usually use WAY when talking about direction.Which way is out?How can I find the way?Can you show me the way to the hotel or city centre?However, the word WAY can be used in other ways in English!!Here are some idiomatic expressions with WAY and common phrases. Idiomatic Expressions with Way IN A BAD WAYWhere somebody is sick or involved in an accident and injured the relatives will be anxious to understand how they are. Sometimes the news is not so good.Example: The doctor said he is in a bad way and it may be a few days before they know how sick he really is.ALL THE WAYWe use it when we want to show support or understanding, it means that we completely support someone.Example: If you want to bring it up with Carol, I’m with you all the way.TO GET HIS/HER WAYThis concerns children usually but not always.It means to do what you want or to get what you want.Example: Paulss daughter is spoilt. Every time she wants something she begins to shout. She is always getting her own way.TO GET SOMETHING UNDER WAYto start something; to make progress with somethingExample: For students who have not yet applied for admission, now is the time to get the process under way.Everyone was looking for greater opportunity as the century got under way.ON THE WAY OUTgoing out of fashion, not in demand anymoreExample: Skinny jeans are on the way out.IN A ROUNDABOUT WAYWhen someone does not tell you in a straightforward or direct way or takes a long time to get to the point, we can say that they have a roundabout way of saying things.Or when something is not straightforward and simpleExample: You can add new fonts to your mobile phone, but you have to do it in a roundabout way.Dont give up, scroll down for 6 more expressions with Way. Idiomatic Expressions with Way - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: GIVE WAY ON SOMETHINGUsually this refers to someone who might be a little stubborn and never compromises or accepts he/she is wrong.Example: Michael likes to discuss and argue. He is good at debating but he is not always right in his views. However, even when he is wrong he will not give way on something and accept his is incorrect.  CHANGE YOUR WAYto stop behaving in a certain way, to stop doing what we are doing and improve our attitude or mannersExample: Moving abroad will teach you lessons and change your way of thinking.HAVE A WAY WITH SOMEBODYto have a talent for or a skill in dealing with somebodyExample: Tracey has a way with animals, and our dog loves her!WHERE THERES A WILL THERES A WAYif someone wants something very much, they will alway find a way to make it possible. You can achieve anything you set your mind to.Example: Sarah really wants to learn how to draw, but she hasnt got enough time to do it. Well, where theres a will, theres a way. Im sure shell make time.HAVE I T BOTH WAYSyou have to choose something, you cant have avantages from two contradictory things at the same time  Example: But he cant have it both ways. He cant live with her and with you. He needs to decide.THATS THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLESit is what it is; something undesirable has happened, and things must be accepted the way they areExample: Sorry to hear that Manchester United didnt get into Champions League next season. But hats the way the cookie crumbles.

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