Movies are fun and entertaining. They are also a great way to learn English.
Do you like Superhero movies? They're one of my favorite. I love the Incredibles!
Five Common Expressions from the movie, Incredibles 2:
for (one's) own good
get yourself together
to have (one’s) hands full
Tell me about it
got everything under control
1. For (one's) own good
What does it mean?
If you do something for someone’s own good etc, you do it to help them even though they might not like it or want it
How can I use the phrase?
You shouldn't be eating so much junk food. I’m only telling you this for your own good.
2. Get/pull yourself together
What does it mean?
If someone tells you to get yourself together or pull yourself together, it means the person wants you to calm down and behave normally again after being angry, upset, or overly excited.
How can I use the phrase?
Just pull yourself together. There's no point crying about it.
3. To have (one’s) hands full
What does it mean?
If you have your hands full with something, you are very busy because of it.
How can I use the phrase?
She had her hands full with her newborn baby.🤱
4. Tell me about it
What does it mean?
Used to say that you feel the same way or have had the same experience
How can I use the phrase?
🙍♀️He's driving me crazy with his stupid jokes. 🙍♂️Tell me about it!
5. Got everything under control
What does it mean?
The person knows what to do and and how to do it. He/she understands what to do and completely understands the situation
How can I use the phrase?
I’ve got everything under control. I don’t need help from anyone.
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Here's the listening practice:
Listen to the BBC Talk: What makes a superhero?
Who is your favorite superhero and why? (Superman, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, etc.)
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Do Superheroes need to have superpowers in order to be one?
What characteristics do Superheroes need to have?
What year did Superman first appear published in a comic book?
Who is Chibatman and what does he do?
List 3 words that you learned from the talk and make a sentence with each word
↘Make your own sentences with these phrases. Comment below! Tag a friend↙