Idiom Focus: Common English Idioms 17

Every Saturday I’ll give you a couple of idioms to learn.  An idiom is a saying or phrase whose meaning cannot be taken from the literal meanings of the words.  Currently, we’re looking at some common English idioms.

keep one’s chin up:  maintain a positive attitude, not get discouraged

Example:

I know it’s been difficult with this economy, but keep your chin up.  Things are bound to get better one of these days.

know something like the back of your hand:  be very familiar with something

Example:

Do I know this area?  Are you kidding me?  I grew up here – I know this town like the back of my hand.

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