Body Talk: Mastering Common English IdiomsBicara Tubuh: Menguasai Idiom Bahasa Inggris yang Umum
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EN: Use 'for' to indicate the purpose or the intended recipient of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan "for" untuk menunjukkan tujuan, maksud, atau penerima dari sesuatu.
This book is for my sister.
Buku ini untuk adik perempuanku.
EN: 'Let's Talk in English' is a famous English learning magazine in Taiwan. In English, dates are often formatted as Month + Year (e.g., May 2026).
EN: The phrase 'on your mind' is used to ask about someone's thoughts, especially when they seem worried or preoccupied.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "on your mind" digunakan untuk menanyakan tentang pikiran seseorang, terutama ketika orang itu tampak sedang memikirkan sesuatu atau khawatir.
You look sad. Is something on your mind?
Kamu terlihat sedih. Apakah ada yang sedang kamu pikirkan?
EN: In Western culture, asking 'What's on your mind?' is a common way to show empathy. It invites the other person to share their feelings without being too intrusive.
EN: The relative clause 'that use parts of the body' acts like an adjective to describe the noun 'idioms'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Klausa relatif "that use parts of the body" berfungsi seperti kata sifat untuk menjelaskan kata benda sebelumnya, yaitu "idioms" (idiom).
I have a friend that lives in London.
Saya punya teman yang tinggal di London.
EN: English often uses body parts to express emotions or situations because they are relatable and easy to visualize, such as 'on your mind' or 'butt heads'.
EN: The phrase 'get something off your chest' is an idiom meaning to talk about something that has been worrying you or making you feel guilty.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "get something off your chest" adalah idiom yang berarti "mengungkapkan isi hati" atau "mencurahkan isi hati", yaitu menceritakan hal yang membuatmu khawatir atau merasa bersalah.
I felt much better after I got the secret off my chest.
Setelah aku mengungkapkan rahasia itu, aku merasa jauh lebih lega.
EN: The idiom 'get something off your chest' comes from the idea that keeping a secret or a worry feels like a physical weight pressing on your chest. Speaking it aloud 'removes' that weight.
EN: The 'If' structure is used to describe a general truth or a condition and its result. When 'if' starts the sentence, we use a comma to separate the two parts.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur dengan "Jika" digunakan untuk menggambarkan kebenaran umum atau kondisi beserta hasilnya. Ketika "jika" diletakkan di awal kalimat, kita menggunakan koma untuk memisahkan dua klausa.
If you are hungry, you can eat an apple.
Jika kamu lapar, kamu bisa makan sebuah apel.
EN: The idiom 'on your mind' is very common in English to express that someone is preoccupied with a specific thought or problem, often implying a degree of concern.
EN: The 'If' conditional is used to describe a general truth or a likely situation. Use 'If' + [present tense], [present tense].
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat kondisional "Jika" digunakan untuk menggambarkan kebenaran umum atau situasi yang mungkin terjadi. Polanya adalah: If + [kata kerja bentuk sekarang], [kata kerja bentuk sekarang].
If you eat too much candy, your teeth hurt.
Jika kamu makan terlalu banyak permen, gigimu akan sakit.
EN: The idiom 'butt heads' comes from the behavior of animals like rams or goats that physically hit their heads together when fighting for dominance. In English, it's a common way to describe two people who are both stubborn and refuse to change their minds.
EN: The 'If... it's...' structure is used to define the meaning of a term or describe a general truth.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur "Jika... itu..." digunakan untuk mendefinisikan arti sebuah istilah atau menggambarkan fakta umum.
If a car is fast, it's fun to drive.
Jika sebuah mobil cepat, mobil itu akan menyenangkan untuk dikendarai.
EN: The idiom 'costs an arm and a leg' dates back to the 20th century. It implies that the price is so high that you would have to sacrifice something as essential as a limb to pay for it.
EN: The 'If... (then)...' structure is used to talk about things that are generally true or likely to happen. When the 'if' part happens, the second part follows.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur "Jika... (maka)..." digunakan untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang umumnya terjadi atau fakta. Ketika bagian "jika" terjadi, hasil di bagian kedua akan mengikuti.
If you eat too much candy, you get a stomachache.
Jika kamu makan terlalu banyak permen, perutmu akan sakit.
EN: The idiom 'get under someone's skin' creates a vivid image of something irritating that you can't easily remove, much like an itch or a splinter. It is a common way to describe persistent annoyance.
EN: In English, nouns can be used to label specific sections or parts of a text, often followed by a letter or number to show sequence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, kata benda dapat digunakan untuk menandai bagian atau seksi tertentu dari sebuah teks, sering kali diikuti oleh huruf atau angka untuk menunjukkan urutan.
Part B
Bagian B
EN: In language learning materials like 'Let's Talk in English', lessons are often divided into 'Conversation A' and 'Conversation B' to separate different parts of a daily dialogue.
EN: The word 'pretty' can be used as an adverb meaning 'quite' or 'very' to describe an adjective.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'pretty' dapat digunakan sebagai kata keterangan yang berarti "cukup" atau "agak" untuk menjelaskan kata sifat.
The weather is pretty hot today.
Cuaca hari ini cukup panas.
EN: In Western culture, noticing someone is 'quiet' is often a way to show concern and open a conversation about their feelings.
EN: To turn a statement with 'is' into a question, we move 'Is' to the beginning of the sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk mengubah pernyataan dengan 'is' menjadi pertanyaan, kita pindahkan 'Is' ke awal kalimat.
Is the food good?
Apakah makanannya enak?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Is everything okay?' is a common way to show empathy when someone acts differently than usual, like being too quiet.
EN: The phrase 'need to' is used to express a necessity or something that is important to do. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: "need to" digunakan untuk mengekspresikan kebutuhan atau sesuatu yang penting untuk dilakukan. Frasa ini diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja.
I need to buy some milk.
Saya perlu membeli beberapa susu.
EN: The idiom 'get something off one's chest' comes from the idea that keeping a secret or a worry feels like a heavy weight pressing on your chest. Telling someone makes that weight go away.
EN: The phrase 'on your mind' is used to ask about someone's worries or thoughts. It functions as a prepositional phrase describing the subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "on your mind" digunakan untuk menanyakan tentang kekhawatiran atau pikiran seseorang. Frasa ini berfungsi sebagai frasa preposisional yang menggambarkan keadaan subjek.
Is something on your mind?
Apakah kamu sedang memikirkan sesuatu?
EN: In Western culture, asking 'What's on your mind?' is a common way to show empathy. It invites the other person to share their feelings without being too intrusive.
EN: In casual conversation, people often use noun phrases instead of full sentences to answer questions. Here, the speaker identifies the source of their worry without using a verb like 'is' or 'bothers me'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam percakapan sehari-hari, orang sering langsung menggunakan frasa kata benda untuk menjawab pertanyaan, tanpa menggunakan kalimat lengkap. Di sini, pembicara langsung menunjukkan sumber kekhawatiran, dengan menghilangkan kata kerja seperti "adalah" atau "menggangguku".
My new job and the long hours.
Pekerjaan baruku dan jam kerja yang panjang.
EN: In many Western cultures, neighbors having frequent loud parties is a common source of conflict. It is often expected to talk to the neighbor directly before involving authorities.
EN: The Present Perfect tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to show an action that happened recently and is important to the current conversation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present perfect tense (have/has + past participle) digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan tindakan yang baru saja terjadi dan relevan dengan percakapan saat ini.
She has finished her homework.
Dia sudah menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumahnya.
EN: In many Western cultures, neighbors often host parties, but there are social expectations regarding noise levels and frequency. If a neighbor throws parties too often (like twice a week), it is considered polite to talk to them directly before complaining to authorities.
EN: The present continuous tense (be + verb-ing) is used here to describe a situation that is currently happening and causing a continuous feeling of annoyance.
The loud noise is getting under my skin.
Suara bising itu benar-benar membuatku kesal.
EN: The idiom 'get under someone's skin' creates a vivid image of something irritating you so much that it feels like it's crawling beneath your skin. It can mean someone is annoying you or, less commonly, that you are becoming obsessed with someone.
EN: Negative questions are used to confirm something you think is true or to show surprise.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat tanya negatif digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi sesuatu yang kamu yakini benar atau untuk menunjukkan keterkejutan.
Don't you want to go home?
Apakah kamu tidak ingin pulang?
EN: In Western culture, parties are a common way to socialize. Asking 'Don't you like parties?' might express surprise because many people enjoy them as a way to relax.
EN: The auxiliary verb 'do' is used here to avoid repeating the main verb 'like' from the previous question. It emphasizes that the statement is true.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bantu "do" digunakan di sini untuk menghindari pengulangan kata kerja utama "like" dari pertanyaan sebelumnya, dan untuk menekankan kebenaran fakta tersebut.
I don't eat meat, but my sister does.
Aku tidak makan daging, tetapi adik perempuanku memakannya.
EN: In English conversations, repeating the same verb can sound redundant. Using 'do' or 'does' makes the speech sound more natural and fluent.
EN: Use 'be tired of' to express that you are bored with or annoyed by something that has been happening for a long time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "be tired of" untuk mengekspresikan bahwa kamu bosan atau jengkel dengan sesuatu yang sudah berlangsung lama.
I'm tired of eating the same food every day.
Aku bosan makan makanan yang sama setiap hari.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing personal boundaries regarding noise and privacy is common. Using 'I'm tired of...' is a direct way to voice frustration in a personal conversation.
EN: The Present Perfect tense (Have + past participle) is used to ask if someone has done something at any time up until now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present perfect tense (Have + past participle) digunakan untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang pernah melakukan sesuatu sampai saat ini.
Have you seen that movie?
Apakah kamu sudah menonton film itu?
EN: In Western culture, direct communication is often encouraged. If someone is bothered by a neighbor's behavior, it is common to ask if they have spoken to the person directly to resolve the issue.
EN: Use 'not yet' to say that something expected has not happened up to this moment.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "not yet" untuk mengatakan bahwa sesuatu yang diharapkan belum terjadi sampai saat ini.
I haven't finished my homework yet.
Saya belum menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumah saya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Not yet' implies that you intend to do the action in the future, which sounds more positive than a simple 'No'.
EN: In English, nouns like 'Conversation' are often followed by a letter or number to label a specific section or part of a series.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, kata benda seperti "Conversation" (percakapan) sering diikuti oleh huruf atau angka untuk menandai bagian tertentu dalam sebuah bab atau seri.
Please look at Question 2.
Silakan lihat soal nomor dua.
EN: In language learning materials like 'Let's Talk in English', dialogues are typically divided into sections (A, B, C) to help students follow the lesson progression.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give a command or strong encouragement. It starts with a base verb and usually omits the subject 'you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ini adalah kalimat imperatif yang digunakan untuk memberi perintah atau dorongan yang kuat. Kalimat ini diawali dengan bentuk dasar kata kerja, dan biasanya subjek "kamu" dihilangkan.
Try it!
Coba saja!
EN: In Western culture, being direct about one's feelings is often encouraged to resolve conflicts, which is why the speaker uses a strong imperative to motivate their friend.
EN: The phrase 'be going to' is used to predict a future result based on the current situation.
It is going to rain soon.
Sebentar lagi akan hujan.
EN: In English, using 'just' in this context emphasizes that the outcome is inevitable if the person doesn't take action.
EN: The phrase 'want to' is used to express a desire or intention. In negative sentences, we use 'don't want to' followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: "want to" digunakan untuk mengekspresikan keinginan atau niat. Dalam kalimat negatif, kita menambahkan "don't" sebelum "want to", lalu diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja.
I don't want to go to the party.
Aku tidak ingin pergi ke pesta.
EN: The idiom 'butt heads' comes from the way animals like rams or goats hit their heads together when fighting. It is a common way to describe two people who strongly disagree and argue.
EN: Use 'How often' at the beginning of a sentence to ask about the frequency of an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How often" di awal kalimat untuk menanyakan frekuensi suatu tindakan terjadi (seberapa sering).
How often do you go to the gym?
Seberapa sering kamu pergi ke gym?
EN: In English, 'throw a party' is a very common idiomatic expression meaning to host or organize a party, rather than using the more formal word 'organize'.
EN: Use 'times a week' to describe how often something happens (frequency). For 'one time' use 'once', and for 'two times' use 'twice'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "jumlah + a week" untuk menggambarkan seberapa sering sesuatu terjadi (frekuensi). Untuk sekali seminggu gunakan "once", dua kali seminggu gunakan "twice", dan tiga kali atau lebih gunakan angka ditambah "times".
I go to the gym three times a week.
Aku pergi ke gym tiga kali seminggu.
EN: In Western cultures, neighbors usually value their peace and quiet. Throwing parties 'twice a week' is considered very frequent and often leads to complaints or 'butting heads' with neighbors.
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used here to express a strong deduction or a logical conclusion about a situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja modal "must" digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan dugaan kuat atau kesimpulan logis tentang suatu situasi, yang berarti "pasti" atau "tentunya".
He must be very tired after the party.
Dia pasti sangat lelah setelah pesta berakhir.
EN: The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' dates back to the 20th century. It paints a picture of a price so high that you would have to give up parts of your body to pay for it. It is a very common way to say something is overpriced in casual English.
EN: The phrase 'the point is' is used to introduce the most important fact or the main reason for something in a conversation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "the point is" digunakan untuk memperkenalkan fakta terpenting atau alasan utama dalam percakapan, yang berarti "intinya adalah".
The point is we need to save money.
Intinya adalah kita perlu menghemat uang.
EN: In Western culture, the home is considered a private sanctuary. When neighbors are too loud, it is seen as a significant violation of personal space and peace, which is why the speaker emphasizes 'my own house'.
EN: The phrase 'It's time to + verb' is used to say that the right moment for an action has arrived.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola kalimat "It's time to + kata kerja" digunakan untuk mengatakan bahwa sudah waktunya melakukan sesuatu, atau sudah saatnya untuk melakukan hal itu.
It's time to go to bed.
Sudah waktunya tidur.
EN: In Western culture, 'it's time to talk' often implies a serious conversation to resolve a conflict or problem, rather than just casual chatting.
EN: Use 'how + subject + verb' to describe a feeling or a situation as an object of a sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "how + subjek + kata kerja" untuk menggambarkan perasaan atau situasi sebagai objek dalam kalimat.
She knows how I feel.
Dia tahu bagaimana perasaanku.
EN: In Western culture, direct communication is often encouraged to resolve conflicts. Expressing your feelings clearly is seen as a healthy way to handle problems with neighbors or friends.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: idiom; ungkapan
Dalam konteks: Mahal
Dalam konteks: sedih; marah
Dalam konteks: Tetangga
Dalam konteks: merencanakan; mengatur
Dalam konteks: sering
Dalam konteks: lebih marah (bentuk komparatif dari angry)
Dalam konteks: bersantai
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To tell someone about something that has been worrying you or making you feel guilty for a long time.
mencurahkan isi hati; melegakan pikiran
To be worrying or thinking about something.
memikirkan; mengganjal di pikiran
To disagree strongly with someone.
berselisih paham; berbenturan
To be extremely expensive.
sangat mahal; menghabiskan banyak uang
To annoy or bother someone very much.
membuat kesal; menjengkelkan seseorang