Hey iTalki friends!

Learning etymology (the origin of words) is a great way to expand your vocabulary and cultural knowledge.

Can you find any interesting origins for words/phrases in English?

I’ll start us off:
Challenge: Can you find the meaning and origin of ‘the Midas touch’?
Sample sentence: ‘He is such a fantastic businessman. He has the Midas touch’

I’d love to hear what you discover! 😆

Question

Hey iTalki friends!

Learning etymology (the origin of words) is a great way to expand your vocabulary and cultural knowledge.

Can you find any interesting origins for words/phrases in English?

I’ll start us off: 
Challenge: Can you find the meaning and origin of ‘the Midas touch’? 
Sample sentence: ‘He is such a fantastic businessman. He has the Midas touch’

I’d love to hear what you discover! 😆

Answer

Hello, greetings from Venezuela! :)

'The Midas touch' is the ability for easily making money or being successful. It has its origin in the Greek mythology. Midas was a king who had the power of turning whatever he touched into gold.

Challenge: Caught red-handed.
Sample sentence: The police caught him red-handed.

Answer

The reverse Midas touch is my favourite!

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hi there, could u plz tell me what does " steak and chips" mean in english?
2. what does " wiskey and soda" mean? 
thanks alot.

Answer

Hi Asfaneh, thank you for your message ☺️ steak and chips is a dish, and whisky and soda is an alcoholic drink mixed with soda water. I’ll attach a couple of photos. Thanks for your question![Image]

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