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Idioms

1. Feeling blue 伤心 Feeling sad

Harry was feeling blue because someone stole all his cows.

2. Cold feet 害怕 To be afraid

Melvin did not go up on stage to sing because he had cold

feet.

3. Catch fire 着火 Burn

It is dangerous to play matches in the room because the

curtains may catch fire.

4. Give a big hand 拍手 To clap

Let’s give a big hand to the little girl who sings so well.

5. Once in a blue moon 稀有 Very rarely

My sister lives in England, so I only see her once in a blue

moon.

6. Out of the blue 惊吓 By surprise

Lily was chatting with her friend, out of the blue, she was

fainted.