{"id":5678,"date":"2025-03-04T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=5678"},"modified":"2025-02-21T04:26:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T04:26:12","slug":"letter-idioms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/","title":{"rendered":"From A to Z: Introduce Students to These Letter-Based Idioms"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#To_a_T\" >To a T<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#Dot_the_is_and_cross_the_ts\" >Dot the i&#8217;s and cross the t&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#OG\" >OG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#Zzz\" >Zzz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#POV\" >POV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#Mind_your_Ps_and_Qs\" >Mind your Ps and Qs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#WL\" >W\/L<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#A_to_Z\" >A to Z<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#XOXO\" >XOXO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#PU\" >PU<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#A\" >A+<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/letter-idioms\/#Wrap-Up\" >Wrap-Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>All of the words in the English language are made from just 26 letters. But sometimes you only need a few to express an idea.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, we've introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/english-that-adds-up-10-number-based-idioms-to-share-with-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">idioms based on numbers<\/a>. This time, we'll shift our focus to idioms based on letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the letters represent full words, but in other cases, the letters alone contain the important meaning. Let's dive in and see what we find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_a_T\"><\/span><strong>To a T<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20083653\/pexels-nahashon-diaz-865530-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"A young, well-dressed man in a dark suit standing on the street\" class=\"wp-image-5680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20083653\/pexels-nahashon-diaz-865530-1024x615.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20083653\/pexels-nahashon-diaz-865530-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20083653\/pexels-nahashon-diaz-865530-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: perfect fit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often used when talking about how clothing fits on someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>That jacket <strong>fits you to a T<\/strong>; it looks like it was made especially for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dot_the_is_and_cross_the_ts\"><\/span><strong>Dot the i&#8217;s and cross the t&#8217;s<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: check that everything is correct<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often used in reference to important documents like contracts or to procedures that involve many steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This assignment is important, so make sure to <strong>dot the i's and cross the t's<\/strong> before you give it to your professor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OG\"><\/span><strong>OG<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This slang term is short for \"original gangster.\" However, it is not meant to be understood literally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, \"gangster\" (or \"gangsta\") refers to someone who is strong or respected. An \"OG,\" therefore, is an important person who started something or has done it successfully for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: founder, originator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Richard is one of the <strong>OGs<\/strong>; he helped to start this organization 30 years ago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zzz\"><\/span><strong>Zzz<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20083906\/pexels-pixabay-269141-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"Man sleeping under blanket while lying on a sofa\" class=\"wp-image-5681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20083906\/pexels-pixabay-269141-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20083906\/pexels-pixabay-269141-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20083906\/pexels-pixabay-269141-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Zzz\" is an <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/onomatopoetic-word\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAENwOw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">onomatopoeic word<\/a> for the sound people make while sleeping lightly. It can be seen above a sleeping character's head in comics, but when it is spoken, the casual expression \"catch some Zs\" is often used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: \"Zzz\" - a sign that someone is asleep \/ \"catch some Zs\" - to sleep<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I'm going to <strong>catch some Zs<\/strong>, so please wake me up when it's time to go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"POV\"><\/span><strong>POV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These letters are short for \"point of view.\" This is another way of referring to someone's unique way of looking at a situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In spoken English, people usually say the three full words, but \"POV\" is common in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: unique opinion, perspective<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I want to get everyone's <strong>POV<\/strong> on the situation before we search for a solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mind_your_Ps_and_Qs\"><\/span><strong>Mind your Ps and Qs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084014\/shutterstock_1584483256-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An angry boss yelling while seated at his desk as employees move quickly around him\" class=\"wp-image-5682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084014\/shutterstock_1584483256-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084014\/shutterstock_1584483256-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084014\/shutterstock_1584483256-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084014\/shutterstock_1584483256-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084014\/shutterstock_1584483256-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This casual expression means \"mind your manners\" or \"be careful of how you act.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may come from the idea that it is often difficult for children to learn the difference between writing \"p\" and \"q.\" Others say it originated from bartenders in British pubs, who used it as a short way to say \"pints and quarts\" when serving drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: behave properly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The regional manager is very strict, so <strong>mind your Ps and Qs<\/strong> when he's in the office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WL\"><\/span><strong>W\/L<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When discussing competitions, \"W\" is short for \"Win.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our team was able to get the <strong>W<\/strong> even though we didn't play very well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"L\" is short for \"loss\" and is mostly used in the informal expression \"take an L.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This usage is actually closer to \"failure\" and is common even in conversations not related to competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I really <strong>took an L<\/strong> on that test. I should have studied more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_to_Z\"><\/span><strong>A to Z<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since A and Z are the first and last letters of the alphabet, we say \"from A to Z\" to express the idea of \"Everything.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We organized the meeting carefully, managing every detail <strong>from A to Z<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XOXO\"><\/span><strong>XOXO<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we explained in the <a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=5671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article on X<\/a>, \"XOXO\" represents kisses and hugs in writing and text messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shape of X is similar to lips pressing together for a kiss. An O can represent a person's arms wrapping around someone they are hugging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PU\"><\/span><strong>PU<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These two letters together have a funny meaning: people say them when they smell something bad! Don't forget to mention that it is often said while holding one's nose to block the smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ideas about its origin, but it is possible it comes from the Latin word \"pew,\" meaning \"to rot or decay.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is often written as \"pee-yew.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: \"Something stinks!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pee-yew<\/strong>! That old fish is making the whole kitchen stink. Throw it out!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A\"><\/span><strong>A+<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084320\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905462-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two schoolchildren working on an assignment while seated at their desks\" class=\"wp-image-5683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084320\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905462-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084320\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905462-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084320\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905462-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084320\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905462-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/20084320\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905462-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many American school students are scored using a system of letters. The highest grade a student can receive in this system is an A+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, \"A+\" has become a common way for people to refer to something they think is excellent or perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I loved everything about that movie. I'd give it an <strong>A+<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-Up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no shortage of interesting idioms in the English language. But they are all built from the same letters \u2014 and sometimes those letters are all we need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From talking about bad smells to quiet sleep, there is a lot that students can express with these simple expressions. Try introducing them in your next free-talk lesson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All of the words in the English language are made from just 26 letters. 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