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Why can’t we always translate set expressions word for word?
Their meaning often figurative not literal
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How do set expressions make language more interesting?
They make speech more colorful and expressive
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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gift
Win 10 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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baam
Lose 15 points!
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What happens if you change one word in set expression?
It may loose meaning or sound strange
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monster
Reset all scores!
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magnet
Take 25 points!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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baam
Lose 10 points!
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Do British and American English always use the same expressions?
No, some expressions differ
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trap
No points!
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shark
Other team loses 5 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
Give points!
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What is a set expression?
A fixed phrase with a special meaning
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Can you think of the set expression in your language that is hard to translate into English?
Any answer
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How can learning set expressions help in daily conversation?
They make speech more natural and fluent
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Why do some English expressions come from history or books?
Many come from literature, religion and history
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Is take a nap is set expression? If so why?
Yes, because take does not mean grab here
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Do different countries have different set expressions?
Yes
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What is a short way to describe a set expression that does not mean what the word say?
Idiom
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Why do some expressions sound old fashioned but are still used today?
They remain popular despite being old
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What does break a leg mean?
Wishing a good luck
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