Презентація " Idioms about health"

 Idioms about health by Maiia Klymenko

To slim down  means to lose some weight. It’s a fancier way of saying lose some weight. So, if your friend is fat, instead of telling him / her to lose weight, you can say “You need to slim down”. For example: Diet and regular exercise can help you slim down.

To get in shape means to lose some weight So that you are fit and you look good. For example: I really need to get into shape before going to the beach.

 To cut out something meansto avoid something. To be fit and get into shape you sometimes need to avoid something, to avoid eating / drinking something. For example: You have to cut out junk food if you want to stay healthy!

To go on a crash dietmeansto lose weight in a very short period of time. Some people are in a hurry to lose weight. So, they go on a crash diet. It is a very severe and strict diet. These kinds of diets are often unhealthy so try to avoid them. For example: I don’t think a crash diet can help you lose 50 pounds in one week!

To go bananasmeans to be so excited about something. Imagine if you really, really loved something, like your favourite game or a type of candy. You might get really, really excited and happy about it that you act a bit silly or crazy. This item of health idioms is often used in the context of a new diet or healthy eating plan. For example: She went bananas over the new plant-based diet she started.

To be a tough cookiemeans that person is strong and determined. Imagine a tough cookie is like a special kind of cookie that’s really strong and doesn’t break easily. So, if someone says you’re a tough cookie, it means they think you’re really strong and brave!For example: Sticking to her gluten-free diet in a world full of pastries was a challenge, but she’s a tough cookie.

To be a couch potato meansa lazy and inactive person That person spends a lot of time sitting on the couch, not moving around much, and watching TV or playing video games for a long time. Being a “couch potato” means doing it a lot and not getting much exercise or fresh air, which is not very healthy. So, it’s good to balance relaxing time with active time!For example: He used to be a couch potato, but now he’s hitting the gym and eating better.

To be in the soupmeans someone is in a bit of trouble or facing a problem. It’s like being stuck in a situation that’s a little bit hard to figure out. This idiom is often used when someone’s diet is restricted or they’re trying to avoid certain foods.

To go cold turkey means to stop doing something you really like It’s like if you were playing a favourite game, and suddenly you had to stop playing it altogether. So, if someone says they’re going cold turkey on cookies, it means they’re deciding to stop eating cookies completely, even if they really love them. For example: He decided to go cold turkey on processed sugars.

An apple a day keeps the doctor awaymeans if you eat an apple every day, it can help you stay healthy and might prevent you from getting sick. Now, it doesn’t mean you’ll never, ever need to see the doctor because apples are magical. Instead, it’s all about how eating healthy foods, like apples, can make your body stronger and less likely to get sick.

✅ To slim down  →  to lose some weight✅ To get in shape → to lose weight✅ To cut out something → to avoid something✅ To go on a crash diet → to go on a very severe and strict diet to lose weight in a very short period of time✅ To go bananas → to become extremely excited✅ To be a tough cookie → a person who is able to deal with difficult situations and not be easily defeated, frightened, or upset✅ To be a couch potato  → a lazy and inactive person✅To be in the soup → to be in a bad situation✅To go cold turkey → to stop doing something you really like✅An apple a day keeps the doctor away → eating an apple daily can contribute to good health and possibly prevent the need to see a doctor for illness