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Idioms: men and women - English lesson

when the Presidential elections in the US are taking place, the opposition

between men and women is omnipresent...

Everywhere, in companies, in politics, and in ministries, "parity" seems to be

an obsession, a seemingly hypocritical attempt to establish equality between 

men and women. 

Traditional clichés persist or evolve very slowly, and go on spreading... 

Idioms are an obvious example of these clichés which are perpetuating... 

and in these idioms, the opposition opposition between men and women are

constant.

(to behave in a brave, responsible and mature way, as expected of men)

(purchasing something without inspecting it first, marrying quickly)

(conflict, competitiveness that may exist between males and females.)

(unknowledgeable people leading ill-informed people)

(a belief or superstition that has no factual basis)

(A man who gets involved with very young women)

(a young woman perceived as helpless in fairy tales) 

(dressed attractively to attract potential romantic partners of the opposite sex)

(individuals should pursue their own interests) 

(an impressive accomplishment by a woman) 

To rob the cradle/ to rob the grave                                     Dressed to 'kill'! 

(the man has the commanding role in that relationship).

(the initial period of joy and romance passing in a marriage or relationship) 

(one's future spouse in the period before marriage).

(a man who pursues romantic relationships with many different women)

(a woman rejected or treated unfairly by a man is destructive and angry.)

(believes men are superior to women and treats women in a disrespectful way.)

(phrase to summon courage and face difficulties in a masculine way)

(biological urge some women feel to become mothers.)

(genders act so distinctly that they seem to come from different planets).

(a woman's ideal romantic partner and potential husband)  

an assertive, ill-tempered, scolding woman, not acting as a woman "should."

a loud whistle used by men to indicate they find a passing woman attractive

a man who shows little or no interest in women.

'Every man and his dog': a lot of people

Failure is often a stepping stone towards success.

a boy who is so used to his mother's care that he cannot do anything on his own.

an assistant or companion. The feminine equivalent is 'Girl Friday'. 

If you get hitched, you get married

a person who does what he says and keeps his promises.

A man of God is a clergyman.

A man who is still very dependent on his mother.

There are so many different appreciations of the genders... You can pick what 

suits you and meditate a little waiting for, expecting, strict equality... if it is ever possible! 

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1. 'I'd like Noah to be more independent and outgoing... yet, he's very shy and reserved... He's Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle I don't know. I hope he'll change.'


2. 'Ian is chatting up several girls again... He's Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle I don't know... Don't listen to him...'


3. 'You just have to look at her! Obviously, Sandy Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle I don't know, and Vince accepts everything she wants.'


4. 'Oh dear! That boy is much older than his girl friend... He's Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle I don't know ! She'd be better at school!'


5. 'When I met him, I knew it! He's Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle I don't know and we get along perfectly well!'


6. 'Amy used to go out with our group a lot, but now that she's Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle I don't know, we no longer see her!'


7. 'Be strong! Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle I don't know and grit your teeth it'll only take a few seconds! It's just an injection!'


8. 'I hate it when boys or men Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle I don't know at me! I think it's rude and such behaviours get on my nerves!'


9. 'If I were you, I'd break up with Joe now... He nothing but Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle I don't know and really doesn't deserve you!'


10. 'The Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle I don't know has been going on for generations and I simply refuse to go on fighting any longer!'