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Idioms Speech
INTRODUCTION TO IDIOMS
It was an indoor recess at school one day. When it was pouring rain outside, I was hanging out with my good friends, inside, and safe and sound from the torrential downpour. As my friends and I were looking out the window, one of them made a comment that caught my attention.
“It’s raining cats and dogs outside!” they exclaimed, and suddenly, it hit me. What in the world does that saying ACTUALLY mean? Where did it come from? Because I see no cats or dogs falling from the sky.
Later on that night, I found out that there are more of those weird sayings, and they are called idioms. Idioms have meanings that can’t be figured out by looking up the definitions in the dictionary. They have meanings that can only be understood by people who speak that language. So, ladies and gentlemen, I am going to describe some of the most common idioms used in the English language, and it will be as easy as pie.
“IT’S RAINING CATS AND DOGS” IDIOM
To start this off, I am going to continue explaining the “IT’S RAINING CATS AND DOGS!” idiom. This saying doesn’t literally mean, it’s raining cats and dogs, but rather, “Oh my gosh, it sure is pouring rain outside!”
And what might surprise you, is the meaning or origin behind this saying. Although there isn’t an absolute answer to where this saying came from, there is a likely myth on how this idiom started.
The myth states that dogs and wolves were descendants of Odin, the god of storms, and some sailors thought that dogs caused the rain. And, it is said that witches (who took the form of cats) made the wind in the storm. So, there you have it! Dog + cat = a big storm (according to legend). See?! I told you understanding idioms would be as easy as pie.
“EASY AS PIE” IDIOM
And sometimes, when people describe something that is really simple, I do say, “Wow, easy as pie”! But, when you think about it, making pie, isn’t all that easy. It turns out that this idiom means “easy as eating pie”, but as humans got lazier, we made sayings shorter so we could get to the point faster.
I guess I let the cat out of the bag, because the true meanings behind these sayings are no longer a secret!
“CAT OUT OF THE BAG” IDIOM
Speaking of the “let the cat out of the bag” idiom, you probably know it is used when you reveal a secret. But, did you know that the origin behind this saying is from Medieval Times? This idiom all started in the markets of Medieval Times. The markets sold many things including meat, (like pigs) and they were kept alive so the buyer could bring it home relatively “neatly”.
Once the buyer picked out a suitable animal, it would be bagged by the seller, and carried home by the buyer. But sometimes, mischievous sellers would replace the animal with a cat (because cats were everywhere!) and place it into the bag, instead of the animal the customer picked out.
But, this devious plan relied on the buyer not letting the cat out of the bag too early. If the customer opened the bag in the market, and saw a cat, they could demand punishments for the seller, since the secret would be out. And, this plan also relied on the fact that it had to be a quiet cat. Because, most people can tell the difference between an “oink” and a “meow”. I’m sure I’m smart enough that no one will give me a cat instead of a pig… knock on wood.
“KNOCK ON WOOD” IDIOM
It’s said that knocking on wood will prevent any bad luck. But how does knocking on wood relate to luck?
According to myth, trees and lumber have good spirits. If you knock on a tree, it is considered good luck because you are letting the great spirits within know you are there. So next time you are bragging about how well your team is doing in your season so far, make sure to knock on wood (you wouldn’t want to jinx yourself!)
CONCLUSION ON IDIOMS
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Affiliate marketing is a very effective way to earn money online. This is probably why you want to learn affiliate marketing. Right?

Affiliate programs are easy to join, they pay a regular commission, and they are easy to promote. You just get people to visit the main site and someone else actually closes the sale. Easy as pie. This is why many beginners and experienced marketers alike are rushing to join various programs.

Just like any business, affiliate marketing is filled with pitfalls and traps that can snare people new to it. In fact I’m going to share with you 3 HUGE mistakes I see affiliate marketers make. (A word of caution here: it isn’t just beginners who are guilty of these.)

These mistakes can cause you to miss hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dollars in sales each day. It is better to avoid making these mistakes than to end up regretting your lost profits.

1. Picking the Wrong Affiliate

Most people are very eager to begin earning money so they rush into making decisions. What happens is that a beginner will jump pick a bandwagon product. They pick products that are “hot” right now without ever considering if they are actually interested in the product.

Try to choose a product you are really interested in and would use yourself. If you are interested in something and feel passionately about it, you will find it easier to promote.

Take a few deep breathes and close the ClickBank window. Sit down and plan out what you want to do. If you don’t plan then you are planning to fail. (It’s an old adage, but still very true.)

Pick a product you like. Do some research about it to check if it is in demand. Then promote it as much as you can.

2. Signing Up For to Many Programs

I know this one is hard. I am guilty of it myself at times. I just get too excited about these products. Then I remember to take a deep breath and make a plan. I suggest you learn to do the same.

The problem is that affiliate programs are so easy to join that you are tempted to join dozens of them. You think that promoting dozens of products is the way to instant riches. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work like this in the real world.

While it is true that this is an easy way to get multiple streams of income, it almost never really works. By trying to promote too many offers, you can’t concentrate on each offer enough to make it profitable. It is always better to pick one product and create a successful campaign for it, before branching out.

You need to do this slowly. Don’t rush. The products will be around for a long time. And if one disappears ten more will take its place, I promise. Build your your business slowly, but profitably.

3. Never Using the Product Yourself

This one is huge. Your aim is to convince people to buy a product or use a service. In order to achieve this, you have to explain the product. How can you do this if you have never used it yourself?

By using the product you will know first off if it actually works. (You don’t want to promote something that doesn’t work do you?) Once you know it works, you will be able to recommend it wholeheartedly. Your customers will pick up on your excitement.

Being able to offer your own testimonial about the product or service will go a long way in convincing your customers to buy it.

Too many affiliate marketers make one or all of these mistakes. It ends up costing them big and they never even realize it. Don’t be like them. Now you know about these mistakes you can certainly avoid them.

Patience is key here. Take time to use the product. Research the demand to make sure people want it. Develop a plan of attack and follow it. Doing these steps will help you skyrocket your profits.

Want to learn 36 secret tips and tricks on how to be a super successful super affiliate? Jon Pitts has been successfully working online for several years now selling both his own products and affiliate products. He runs his own website at http://www.jbp-marketing.com.

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Comments (0)

Affiliate marketing is a very effective way to earn money online. This is probably why you want to learn affiliate marketing. Right?

Affiliate programs are easy to join, they pay a regular commission, and they are easy to promote. You just get people to visit the main site and someone else actually closes the sale. Easy as pie. This is why many beginners and experienced marketers alike are rushing to join various programs.

Just like any business, affiliate marketing is filled with pitfalls and traps that can snare people new to it. In fact I’m going to share with you 3 HUGE mistakes I see affiliate marketers make. (A word of caution here: it isn’t just beginners who are guilty of these.)

These mistakes can cause you to miss hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dollars in sales each day. It is better to avoid making these mistakes than to end up regretting your lost profits.

1. Picking the Wrong Affiliate

Most people are very eager to begin earning money so they rush into making decisions. What happens is that a beginner will jump pick a bandwagon product. They pick products that are “hot” right now without ever considering if they are actually interested in the product.

Try to choose a product you are really interested in and would use yourself. If you are interested in something and feel passionately about it, you will find it easier to promote.

Take a few deep breathes and close the ClickBank window. Sit down and plan out what you want to do. If you don’t plan then you are planning to fail. (It’s an old adage, but still very true.)

Pick a product you like. Do some research about it to check if it is in demand. Then promote it as much as you can.

2. Signing Up For to Many Programs

I know this one is hard. I am guilty of it myself at times. I just get too excited about these products. Then I remember to take a deep breath and make a plan. I suggest you learn to do the same.

The problem is that affiliate programs are so easy to join that you are tempted to join dozens of them. You think that promoting dozens of products is the way to instant riches. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work like this in the real world.

While it is true that this is an easy way to get multiple streams of income, it almost never really works. By trying to promote too many offers, you can’t concentrate on each offer enough to make it profitable. It is always better to pick one product and create a successful campaign for it, before branching out.

You need to do this slowly. Don’t rush. The products will be around for a long time. And if one disappears ten more will take its place, I promise. Build your your business slowly, but profitably.

3. Never Using the Product Yourself

This one is huge. Your aim is to convince people to buy a product or use a service. In order to achieve this, you have to explain the product. How can you do this if you have never used it yourself?

By using the product you will know first off if it actually works. (You don’t want to promote something that doesn’t work do you?) Once you know it works, you will be able to recommend it wholeheartedly. Your customers will pick up on your excitement.

Being able to offer your own testimonial about the product or service will go a long way in convincing your customers to buy it.

Too many affiliate marketers make one or all of these mistakes. It ends up costing them big and they never even realize it. Don’t be like them. Now you know about these mistakes you can certainly avoid them.

Patience is key here. Take time to use the product. Research the demand to make sure people want it. Develop a plan of attack and follow it. Doing these steps will help you skyrocket your profits.

Want to learn 36 secret tips and tricks on how to be a super successful super affiliate? Jon Pitts has been successfully working online for several years now selling both his own products and affiliate products. He runs his own website at http://www.jbp-marketing.com.

Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/?expert