English Expressions and Idioms with Wind - English Lesson via Skype

English Expressions and Idioms with Wind - English Lesson via Skype Today lets talk about English homographs and in particular English expressions and idioms with Wind.There are over 160 homographs in the English language.One of them, for example, is Wind ['w?nd] (pronounced wih-nd) the wind is blowingandWind ['wa?nd]  (pronounced wy-nd) the road winds around the mountain.The same word the same spelling but with two distinct meanings and separate  pronunciations. Expressions and Idioms with Wind Here we take a closer look at some common expressions and idioms with Wind.THE WIND OF CHANGEthis means that something is happening after a long timeExample: The Government has been a centre part for several decades. However, the signs now are that a more right-wing party will take control. I can feel the wind of change.HE IS A BIT WINDYHe is not very confident and a bit weak. He will not take up the challenge.Example: He is afraid of heights. He will not climb that mountain, he is a bit windy.BLOWING IN THE WINDthere are rumours about that something will changeExample: People are talking about it. It is in the air, it is blowing in the wind.IT IS AN ILL WINDif something bad happens,normally theres something good for somebody elseWe can use this phrase when someone can benefit from anothers misfortune, thereby a positive outcome occurs. Good for some.Its an ill wind that blows nobody any good. the first use of this phrase was recorded in 1546.Example: I made lots of mistakes in my e xam but I learnt a lot by making those mistakes, its an ill wind.A STRAW IN THE WINDan incident, event, statement, etc that indicates how the future might developExample: Peoples reaction can be regarded as a straw in the wind. There are definitely some major changes ahead.TO WIND SOMEONE UP ['wa?nd]  We use this expression when we want to trick/fool someone. If we  know that a friend or colleague gets annoyed easily by something we wind him up.Example: It was only when we were leaving the club that we told him we were only winding him up.  WIND DOWN ['wa?nd]  to slow down or to begin to stop.Example: It is a holiday this weekend so people will begin to wind down their work on Friday.TO WIND THE CLOCK ['wa?nd]When the old clocks stopped working we had a special key we used to  wind the clock to get it to work again.Example: Wind the clock, please, were Gramdmas first words when we entered the house. English Expressions and Idioms with Wind Don't keep it to yourself, tell the world: English Expressions and Idioms with Wind GET THE WIND UPto become afraidExample: He got the wind up when he saw theye were after him.TAKE THE WIND OUT OF SOMEONES SAILSto put a sudden end to someones over-confidenceExample: One simple question took the wind out of his sails.GO LIKE THE WINDto move very fast and smoothly (a car, a fast athlete, etc)Example: If you would like to order a cake, please be quick as please be quick as they will go like the wind. 15 Common Collocations with Wind THE WIND BLOWSExample: A northerly wind blows from the north to the south.  THE WIND CHANGESExample: The wind suddenly changed direction and started to blow from the west.THE WIND GETS UPExample: When the winds get up, the kites come out.THE WIND DROPSExample: The wind dropped in the afternoon, and the weather became quite warm.THE WIND DIES DOWNExample: Gradually, the wind died down, and the clouds brightened.THE WIND WHISTLESExample: You could hear the wind whistles through through the small gaps in the door.TO CYCLE INTO THE WINDExample: Heading north is tricky, as youll have to cycle into the wind.TO SAIL INTO THE WINDExample: The ferry was 2 hours late, it was very difficult to sail into the wind.TO SHELTER FROM THE WINDExample: Im getting cold, lets shelter form the wind in that shop.STRONG WINDSExample: Airports are currently closed due to expected strong winds at midday.HIGH WINDSExample: High winds last night caused serious damage to our roof.AN ICY WINDExample: The icy wind cut right through me.BITTER WINDSExample: Their hands froze; bitter winds cut through their cotton clothes.  A LIGHT WINDExample: A light wind is the most favourable for fishing.A BREATH OF WINDExample: It absolutlely still. There wasnt a breath of wind. Collocations with Wind - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: