Friday, September 20, 2013

Let's Put Our Heads Together !

Tres nuevas expresiones idiomáticas con la cabeza y los hombros como protagonistas. 

Look at this expression. Can you guess what it means from the context ? :
“If we put our heads together, I’m sure we can find a solution to the company’s financial problems.”



It means that two or more people should collaborate to think of a way to solve a problem. We also sometimes say two heads are better than one, when we refer to two people who collaborate together: “Ask John from the accounts department to help you with the project. After all, two heads are better than one




When we use the phrasal verbs to head to or head over , we are talking about moving or travelling to a specific place: “If you want to get to the post office, head to the main square and follow the signs for the Carrefour hypermarket.” “I’m just heading over to Jake’s to play cards. Do you want to come?."


 Finally, here is an example with shoulder. When we give someone the cold shoulder, it means that we decide not to give them our attention, either temporarily or permanently: “Ever since they had that argument, Jane has given Mary the cold shoulder.” or " I have been giving my neighbour the cold shoulder  ever since she complained about my dog barking ".

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