Five Common English Idioms

Continuously a bridesmaid, never a lady 
Meaning: Literally, continually being a bridesmaid and never a lady. All the more allegorically, it is a sad saying for ladies when they can't discover affection.

Creation: This jewel of an expression was initially recorded in a Victorian music lobby tune, "Why Am I Always A Bridesmaid?", by Fred W. Leigh. In any case, the expression accumulated fame after a reflectively amusing commercial for Listerine mouthwash in 1924. The motto, "Frequently a bridesmaid, yet never a lady", went hand in hand with a photo of a miserable 'Edna', who, due to her halitosis (terrible breath), was never having the capacity to discover affection. The arrangement: purchasing Listerine mouthwash in mass.


Pull someone's legs
Meaning: Joking or tricking with somebody.

Creation: To draw somebody's leg had significantly more vile hints when it first came being used. It was initially a strategy utilized by cheats to ensnare their people on foot and in this manner victimize them. One hoodlum would be relegated 'tripper up' obligation, and would utilize distinctive instruments to thump the individual to the ground. Fortunately, nowadays the adage is a great deal more friendlier, however being on the end of a joke may not generally be enjoyable.

Meeting a due date 
Meaning: To get done with something by a foreordained time.

Creation: This adage clearly originates from the jail camps amid the Civil War, where a line was attracted to delineate the limits for the detainees. The line got to be to be known as a due date in light of the fact that any detainee who endeavored to cross it was shot.

Basket Case
Meaning: Someone who is unhinged.

Creation: According to undetermined reports, WW1 fighters who had lost every one of their appendages were conveyed in wicker container. The genuine term, 'bundle of nerves', however was instituted by the US military – willfully ignorant of this practice – after WW1. In 1919, a release was issued by the U.S. Order on Public Informant.

Public Speaking Tips

Before 

Prepare everything you want to say, make a run through and key points so you will remember during the big day. The type of audience is very important on what kind of speech you will deliver infront of them so be sure that you have a clue on what type of people are going to listen and watch to you speak so it wouldn't turn ugly.

Starting

 First impression lasts and therefore you should appreciate the host and the audience by generally thanking them before starting your speech. It is a good way to be able to grab your listener's ears. Also, you should not start your speech boring. Make a joke or tell them you have an interesting story or even a theory. If you didn't sleep well the night before, if you really worked had for the speech, no one really cares and no one should now. You'll just make them feel guilty about making you a guest speaker. 

During

Remember, your speech was made for the audience and therefore you should respect them throughout the speech. You don't want to talk anti-abortion with women who aborted their soon to be children. They all have to agree and relate to what you are blabbering on stage. You are the speaker and you should take the lead. Your audience will also observe what you are wearing. Always keep minimal make up, ornamental and dress appropriate for the event. Be one of the audience.

After

Wrap out with a good ending that everyone will applaud. Don't let people forger you but make this an advantage that they will always remember you, in a good way. Don't apologize too much about everything. And after that, give your audience a time to ask you questions.