Vocabulary: Idioms & Fixed Expressions (B2) - Lesson 2: Cultural Context & Origins of Some Idioms

Lesson 2: Cultural Context & Origins of Idioms The Stories Behind the Sayings Have you ever wondered why we say "spill the beans" when we mean "reveal a secret"? Many idioms have fascinating stories. Understanding the origin , or the history, of an idiom can make it easier to remember. The cultural context from which an idiom comes often gives us a window into the past—to a time of sailing ships, old sports, or different social customs. Key Vocabulary Origin (noun) | ដើមកំណើត The beginning or source of something. Cultural Context (noun) | បរិបទវប្បធម៌ The social and historical environment related to a word or idea that helps to understand it. To Reveal (verb) | បង្ហាញ To make something secret or previously unknown known to others. Key Idioms and Their Origins Let's explore some idioms and the interesting stories that created them. 1. To spill the beans Meaning: To reveal a secret, usually by accident. Example: We were planning a surprise party for our colleague, but someone …