Youssra: Hey Noor, do you remember that new girl, Lina? When I first saw her, I thought she was really unfriendly because she barely talked to anyone. But yesterday, I actually had a chat with her, and guess what? She was so kind and interesting!

Noor: Wow, really? See, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. I met her too, and she was as nice as pie! I thought she’d be stuck-up, but she turned out to be down to earth.

Youssra: Exactly! I put my foot in my mouth when I told her I thought she was quiet because she looked serious all the time. She laughed and said people always get the wrong impression about her.

Noor: That must have been awkward! But hey, at least you got off on the right foot after that. It’s funny how we often jump to conclusions without getting to know people.

Youssra: True! I learned my lesson. Next time, I’ll take everything with a grain of salt instead of assuming things too quickly.

Noor: Yeah, sometimes things aren’t what they seem. Speaking of which, remember when we thought our math teacher was going to be really strict? He actually turned out to be a softie at heart.

Youssra: Haha, right! We were barking up the wrong tree with that one.

Noor: Yep, and now we know—it’s always better to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Idioms used in the conversation and their meanings:

1. Don’t judge a book by its cover : Don’t judge someone or something based on appearance.

2. As nice as pie : Very kind and pleasant.

3. Stuck-up : Acting superior or arrogant.

4. Down to earth : Practical and humble.

5. Put my foot in my mouth : Say something embarrassing or inappropriate.

6. Get off on the right foot : Start something well.

7. Jump to conclusions : Make a judgment without enough information.

8. Take with a grain of salt : Don’t take something too seriously.

9. Barking up the wrong tree : Pursuing the wrong idea or assumption.

10. Give the benefit of the doubt : Trust someone without proof.


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Youssra: Hey, Elson! What were you doing yesterday evening?

Elson: Hey, Youssra! I was working on my project. I had to meet a deadline, so I was burning the midnight oil. What about you?

Youssra: Oh, I was reading a book and taking notes. I was trying to stay ahead of the game.

Elson: That sounds productive! While I was writing my report, my little brother was making a mess in the living room. It was driving me up the wall!

Youssra: I can imagine! At the same time, my cat was jumping on my desk and knocking over my papers. I was pulling my hair out!

Elson: Haha, seems like we were both struggling! But at least we were getting things done.

Youssra: Exactly! Even though distractions were popping up left and right, I was keeping my eye on the ball.

Elson: That’s the spirit! Success comes to those who hustle.

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𐙚Burning the midnight oil – Working late into the night.


𐙚 Stay ahead of the game – Be more advanced or prepared than others.


𐙚Drive someone up the wall – Make someone very annoyed or frustrated.


𐙚 Pull one’s hair out – Feel very frustrated or stressed.


𐙚Keep one’s eye on the ball – Stay focused on a goal.


𐙚Pop up left and right – Appear frequently and unexpectedly.


𐙚Success comes to those who hustle – Hard work leads to success.

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Funny Idioms 𝜗𝜚 ㅤ

1. When pigs fly – Describes something extremely unlikely or impossible.
Ex: "He’ll apologize? Yeah, right. That’ll happen when pigs fly!"

2. More holes than Swiss cheese – Full of flaws or gaps.
Ex: "Your plan has more holes than Swiss cheese. It won’t work!"

3. To spill the beans – To reveal a secret.
Ex: "John accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party."

4. To go on a wild goose chase – To pursue a futile goal.
Ex: "Looking for my lost key in the park was awild goose chase."

5. To shoot the breeze – To chat casually.

Ex: "We sat on the porch and shot the breeze for hours."

6. To bite the bullet – To endure a painful situation.
Ex: "I hate public speaking, but I had to bite the bullet and give the presentation."

7. To have the bats in the belfry – To be eccentric or crazy.
Ex: "She talks to her plants as if they understand.
I think she has bats in the belfry."

8. To be a couch potato – To be very lazy.
Ex: "He spent the whole weekend watching TV like a couch potato."

9. To play devil’s advocate – To argue the opposite, for debate.
Ex: "I don’t agree, but I’ll play devil’s advocate to challenge your argument."

10. To be as mad as a box of frogs – Very irrational or bizarre.
Ex: "He came up with the weirdest idea—he’s as mad as a box of frogs!"

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Basic vs. Advanced 𝜗𝜚

1. I don't understand. - I'm not following.
2. He is very rich. - He is rolling in dough.
3. She is very tired. - She is exhausted.
4. I’m hungry. - I could eat a horse.
5. Let's start. - Let's get the ball rolling.
6. Calm down. - Take it easy.
7. Be careful. - Watch your step.
8. I’m very happy. - I'm on cloud nine.
9. Stop worrying. - Don't sweat it.
10. It's easy . - It's a piece of cake.
11. I don’t care. - I couldn't care less.
12. I’m very busy. - I’m swamped.
13. He is very lazy. - He's a couch potato.
14. I agree with you. - We are on the same page.
15. You are right. - You hit the nail on the head.
16. I’m very sad. - I'm down in the dumps.
17. Let’s keep it a secret. - Let’s keep it under wraps.
18. It’s very expensive. - It costs an arm and a leg.
19. He's very funny. - He’s a barrel of laughs.
20. I’m very scared. - I’m petrified.

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I pray that this Ramadan heals the hearts of those that have been broken for too long. I pray that this Ramadan gives meaning to those souls that have been lost and can't find themselves back to Allah. I pray that this Ramadan serves as one of the greatest so far, for those who are broken, for those who need Allah most ....