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My 8 Literal Illustrations Of English Idioms Show How Funny Some Of Them Are (New Pics)
I made this series as a follow on from a previous post I made a few years back. Some of these illustrations are brand new to the collection while others have been given a fresh new look. I hope these can help people who are learning the English language and that this can be a fun way to learn some of the funny expressions that are used on a daily basis.
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Not The Brightest Bulb In The Box
Similar idioms are "Not the sharpest knife in the drawer", "not the sharpest tool in the shed.", "not the smartest piggy in the litter."
My fave was an old friend of mine at school who worded it as "not the smartest tool in the shed". Didn't have the heart or patience to try correcting that
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Not very smart could also be, 'not playing with a full deck', and I've heard the Brit saying, 'thick (as a brick).' Also, if more than a bit odd / slightly unbalanced, then 'half a bubble off plumb'.
I've heard not the sharpest pencil in the box and not the brightest bulb in the marquee, but never not the brightest bulb in the box.
“You’ll never be dim.” They said. “Stick to your dreams.” They said
Somebody once told, the world was gonna roll me / I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed (continue)
She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb In the shape of an "L" on her forehead (continue)
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Storm In A Teacup
I've usually heard it as "tempest in a teacup" -- but that might be a Britishism. It's pretty rare. People are more likely to say "Make a mountain out of a mole hill."
On The Ball
Also implies acting appropriately, clearly, and quickly to the situation
Where is "raining cats and dogs"? Or "the elephant in the room"? Please do more!
Haha thank you! Raining Cats and Dogs was actually one of the many possibilities...if I get round to doing more I will definitely include it ;)
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This is cute and clever, a good way for people studying English to learn idiomatic phrases. It would be great if artists who are native speakers of other languages could create features like this for their own idioms!
I hope you didn't bite off more than you can chew with this project... these illustrations are the best thing since sliced bread!
I was unaware that bored panda had the intent of being educational. I thought it was supposed to be funny and humorous.
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Where is "raining cats and dogs"? Or "the elephant in the room"? Please do more!
Haha thank you! Raining Cats and Dogs was actually one of the many possibilities...if I get round to doing more I will definitely include it ;)
Load More Replies... This is cute and clever, a good way for people studying English to learn idiomatic phrases. It would be great if artists who are native speakers of other languages could create features like this for their own idioms!
I hope you didn't bite off more than you can chew with this project... these illustrations are the best thing since sliced bread!
I was unaware that bored panda had the intent of being educational. I thought it was supposed to be funny and humorous.
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