Idiom Focus: Common English Idioms 21

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.

sleep on it:  think about something overnight, not rush to make a decision

Example:

Father wanted to get a new car right away, but Mother wanted to sleep on it.

take it easy:  relax, not pursue an activity so vigorously

Example:

After the surgery, the doctor said I should take it easy for several days.

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