Today I am going to explain another phrase using numbers.
Today’s example is: Terrible twos.
This phrase describes children who are around 2 years old that tend to be difficult by crying a lot or having tantrums. How to view a 2 year-old is different depending on cultures and western culture tends to consider that 2 year-olds are hard to handle.
- A simple phrase: “My son is not obedient and very difficult.”
- A native speaker phrase: “My son is going through the terrible twos.”
Another example is:
- A simple phrase: “I do not know what to do with my daughter. She is so difficult!.”
- A native speaker phrase: “I do not know what to do with my daughter. She is nearly 5 years old but she is as if she is going through the terrible twos.”
Sharing parenting experiences is universally important and interesting. Use this phrase and you will sound more like a native speaker!
Happy English Learning!