Navigating Health and Stress with Idioms
Health Idioms
Learning objective
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Health Idioms
Learning objective
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and understand the meaning of various idiomatic expressions related to health and well-being.
What do you already know about idiomatic expressions related to health and well-being?
Understanding and using health-related idioms
Under the weather: feeling slightly ill Black and blue: having bruises As pale as a ghost: looking very pale due to illness or shock On the mend: recovering from an illness
The impact of health on daily life and work
Take a turn for the worse: to suddenly get worse in health Call in sick: to inform your workplace that you are too ill to work Have a lot on your plate: to have many responsibilities or tasks
Expressions describing physical and emotional distress
Splitting headache: a very severe headache Feel like death warmed up: to feel very ill or tired Break out in something: to suddenly have a rash or similar skin condition
The importance of self-care and recognizing personal limits
Just what the doctor ordered: exactly what is needed Find your feet: to become accustomed to and confident in a new situation Hands are tied: unable to act freely due to restrictions
Wrap-Up and Review
At death’s door: extremely ill, near death Have one foot in the grave: to be very ill or old and close to death On the back burner: to put something in a low priority position A taste of your own medicine: experiencing the negative consequences of one's actions
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
