Before we start, please bear in mind: learn idioms by memorizing the phrases/expressions as a whole, not word by word.

Let’s start!

1. Every now and again/every now and then/every once in a while. Arti: sekali-kali.
   • Example:
     • “I swim every once in a while.”
2. Put out. Arti: memadamkan/ mematikan.
   • Example:
     • “The rain has put out the fire.”
3. Hit the hay/hit the sack. Arti: pergi tidur.
   • Example:
     • “It’s already late. Let’s hit the sack.”
4. Like crazy/like mad. Arti: mati-matian.
   • Example:
     • “I miss you like crazy.”
5. Go to pieces. Arti: hati jadi remuk redam.
   • Example:
     • “Did you know? I went to pieces when you left.”
6. Pain in the ass. Arti: orang yang menjengkelkan.
   • Example:
     • “He’s such a pain in the ass, no one likes him.”
7. Make it snappy. Arti: cepat-cepat.
   • Example:
     • “Make it snappy! We don’t have much time.”
8. Out of touch. Arti: tidak lagi berhubungan.
   • Example:
     • “I never meet her again now. She’s out of touch.”
9. Get set. Arti: bersiap-siap.
   • Example:
     • “Are you ready? Get set… Go!”
10. Smash hit. Arti: berhasil sekali.
    • Example:
      • “The new Brad Pitt’s movie is a smash hit.”

Compiled and written by @EnglishTips4U for @EnglishTips4U Tuesday, June 28, 2011.

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