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Common Idioms

"Burn bridges"

Lesson

11

Level 3

What are Idioms?

An idiom is a group of words that has a meaning different from the meaning of the individual words.
We use idioms to sound more natural and fluent in everyday English.
✅ They make your English sound more natural.
✅ They are used in movies, music, and everyday conversation.
✅ They help you understand the culture behind the language.

Lesson Target

Warm Up Discussion

Discuss the following with your tutor.

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  • Have you ever left a job, school, or group and never returned?

  • Was it your choice or someone else’s?

  • Do you think it’s good to leave doors open for the future?

Idiom Introduction

"Burn bridges"

Literal Meaning

Figurative Meaning (Idiom)

  • Burning a wooden bridge.

Example:

  • It means to ruin a relationship or connection so badly that you can’t go back to it.

Example:

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