English Idioms & Proverbs

- Be as American as apple pie
Meaning: Be typically American. If something or someone is as American as apple pie, it/he/she is typically or completely American.
Example:
Jose and Maria came to the U.S. 10 years ago and still keep the traditions of their home country. However, their children are as American as apple pie.An American couple opened a restaurant in Japan, and their food tasts as American as apple pie.
- Be a piece of cake
Meaning: To be very easy. If something is a piece of cake, it is very easy to do.
Example:
A: How was the driving test yesterday? Did you pass?
B: Of course! It was a piece of cake.
- Be broke
Meaning: Without money. If you are broke, you don't have money.
Example:
"Do you want to go to the movies tonight?" "I can't go. I'm broke. Tomorrow is payday."

Fonte: http://humanities.byu.edu/elc/student/idioms/idiomsmain.html

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