Recycle In The Teaching Of English Idioms

English idioms form an essential part of the general vocabulary. English idioms are largely drawn from the popular speech in daily life. They are inventions by those who are engaged in various occupations, such as sailors at sea, hunters with their dogs, and laborers in the fields or housewives in their kitchens. Despite their diverse sources, English idioms have several frequently mentioned features, which scholars working from different theoretical standpoints balanced between agreements and differences. There are two frequently mentioned features of English idioms. By semantic unity we mean functionally as a unit of meaning. A multi-word item cannot be interpreted on a word-by-word basis, but has a specialized unitary meaning. For example, to show the white feather, the meaning of the member words has no relevance to the meaning of the idiom to show fear. An English idiom has an established form, one that has been accepted by traditional usage, which is known as structural unity. Transformations within an idiom is either not possible or, if possible, the range of options is restricted. For example, Plurals and singulars are not interchangeable: If red tape is substituted by red tapes or a red tape its idiomatic meaning of oppressively complex official forms is missing. Some idioms have no permutational possibilities: The idiom say no more is not equal to the expression no more is said; John is a rat-smeller can not be a substitute of John smelt a rat.English idioms are regarded as the most expressive and time-honored usage and form a vigorous part of the language. Generally speaking, English idioms have different styles, most of which are used in a colloquial situation. Quite a number of idioms can be found in any situation, some in a formal style or in slang expressions. English idioms are largely drawn from the popular speech. And they are more colloquial than literary. The terseness, forcibleness and vividness of English idioms are reinforced by some rhetoric devices, such as metaphor, alliteration, rhyme,...