العامية الأمريكية: تعرف على العبارات التي يستعملها الأمريكيين أثناء حديثهم.

Make a splash

To act or do something that gets you a lot of attention.

يلفت الأنظار إليه بقيامه بشيء ما

Recently, Indian actresses started moving to Hollywood to make a splash in American productions.

Swim against the tide

When someone does not follow the majority.

لا يقلد البقية، يفعل شيء ما بطريقته

The greatest men throughout history have achieved success by swimming against the tide.

Catch some rays

To spend time outside in the sun.

يقضي الوقت تحت أشعة الشمس، يتشمس

I skipped my last class at school today to go to the beach and catch some rays.

Dog days of summer

The warmest and most humid days.

أيام الصيف الحارة

I feel sorry for road construction crews that have to work during the dog days of summer.

To have alligator arms

To be a stingy person, not generous with money.

نقوله عن شخص بخيل لا ينفق المال

My uncle never wanted to pay for food, so I started calling him alligator arms because he must have trouble reaching his wallet in his pocket.