BLOW SOMETHING (ALL)OUT OF PROPORTION (TO). Exp. To exaggerate . Usage example: mike s airplane trip was a little bumpy but he s been telling everyone the airplane almost crashed ! He sure does blow everything (all) OUT of proportion. Translation : mikes airplane trip was a little bumpy but hes been telling everyone that airplane almost crashed he sure does exaggerate. Usage 2: Sam and Julie had a little disagreement . The way you told me about it , I thought they were going to get divorced, you sure have a tendency to blow things all OUT of proportion. Translation: Sam and Julie had a little disagreement .the way you told me about it, I thought they were going to get divorced , you sure have a tendency to exaggerate. Synonym : to make something into a bigger deal than it is.exp: Usage: why are you getting so upset just because Im two minutes late? You are making this into a bigger deal than it is. BREAK OUT IN A COLD SWEAT(TO). exp. To begin perspiring suddenly due to great fear or anxiety . Usage: when I heard about the earthquake near my parents house , I broke out in a cold sweat. Translation : When I heard about the earthquake near my parents house I began perspiring suddenly (due to anxiety). Usage 2: I broke out in a cold sweat when I saw the tornado coming closer. Note: the expression to break out means to develop ( a physical condition). Ex. I just broke out in a rash. CARRY A TUNE(TO). Exp. Said of someone who is able to sing on pitch . Usage 1: I am not really a singer but at least I can carry a tune. Translation: I am not really a singer but at least I can sing on pitch. Usage2: you want ahmad to join our choir? He cant carry a tune!. Translation: you want ahmad to join our choir? He cant sing on pitch . FAIR SHAKE(TO GIVE SOMEONE A ) exp. To give someone the same fair treatment as you would give to others . Usage1: do you think the jury will give the defendant a fair shake? GET A HOLD OF ONESELF(TO). Exp. To get control of ones emotions. Usage1: get a hold of yourself! I ve never seen you so upset before. Translation: Get control of your emotions ! Ive never seen you so upset before!. Synonym1: to get a grip, exp. Usage: get a grip. Synonym2: to pull oneself together. Exp. Usage: youve got to pull yourself together.
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