fredag 1 oktober 2010

CLICHÉS PERFORMANCES

Thank you for your excellent performances today in class! Unforgettable scenes include the one where Eldar shoots Gustaf (A cat has nine lives), and when Elin-Soley follows Nathalie's lead but are told off (Don't do as I do, do as I say). Here are the clichés, or sayings followed by an explaination.

The writing on the wall
something that is about to happen, something that is obvious

To pull an all-nighter
to study or work all night

Pearls of wisdom
wise words or advice

Too much of a good thing
generally used when saying that's impossible to be too happy, or lucky

Curiosity killed the cat
Don't be too inquisitive, it can be dangerous

Don't do as I do, do as I say.
Used when someone points out that you are being hypocritical (doing one thing while insisting that others that thing differently)

Let sleeping dogs lie
don't look into (investigate) something that was troublesome in the past, but in which people are not currently interested

A cat has nine lives
someone might be having problems now, but they are many chances to do well or succeed.

Moment of truth
the moment in which something important will be shown or decided.

Think outside the box
someone who thinks differently sees things from a new perspective.

Keep in touch
try to stay in touch with someone who you don’t see very often.

For the record
it's meant to be known and remembered in the future. It is a warning, and people usually use it when they are mad.

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