American Idioms #3
Idioms in American English are expressions or groups of words that mean something different from their literal meaning. For instance, if someone is said to cry wolf too much, it hardly ever involves real wolves. The expression is a cultural reference to an Aesop fable, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," and points to an attitude of overreacting to potential dangers and tiring out would-be helpers.
Idioms often involve figurative or metaphorical language that is colorful and playful. Because they often have an entertaining, amusing quality and can reveal folk or cultural wisdom, idioms are commonly used and are worth getting to know.
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