"THE MEANING OF IDIOMS"

The real meaning of the words in a sentence is called the literal meaning. An idiom is an expression with a meaning very different from the literal definitions of the words in them. 

In an idiom, the words' definitions act as symbols and so they give the sentence an idiomatic meaning, which is most often used rather than the idiom's literal meaning.  

Native English-speakers use idioms a lot, however, they can go "out of style" (become less popular) quite often, and new idioms are always being created. If an idiom is overused (used too much) then it becomes a cliché, most people dislike clichés. A cliché is an expression that usually tries to teach people a life-lesson.

Try not to use idioms too deliberately (this means try not to plan to use them), because this sounds mechanical (like a machine). It is important that you use them naturally and confidently. One good way to start studying them is to first try to discover them when you hear native English-speakers talk (in a movie, for example). Remember that not all idioms are appropriate in every social situation, so pay close attention to the context of each example. 

IDIOMS is also combination of words which have a specific meaning which is different, from when those word used in the visually. Here some examples of idiom in sentences :

1. To CHIP IN -everyone adds money to pay for one thing "We all chipped in $10 to buy mom a birthday gift."
2. To CHIP AWAY at -to slowly finish something "Are you finished your homework?" "No, but I'm chipping away at it."
3. To CHILL -to make cold "I'm gonna chill the wine in the fridge." -relax (at home) "Let's chill & watch a movie."
4. To CHEW OVER" -to think about making a decision "I'm chewing over your business suggestion."
5. To CARRY ON -to continue "I will carry on studying biology in September."
6. To CALL OFF" - to cancel "We called off the picnic because of rain."
7. To GET THROUGH to someone -to try to communicate with someone “He's too angry for me to get through to him.”
8. BY NO MEANS -'not at all' "I'm by no means a good cook!" "I can by no means finish tonight. I need more time."
9. BY ANY MEANS -no matter what is done "I will become successful by any means."
10. BY ALL MEANS -YES...no matter what! "Please, by all means, visit us!" "By all means, have some food."
11. To BUY OFF -to bribe someone with money! VERY BAD! "The criminals bought off the corrupt politician."
12. To BOSS someone AROUND -to tell someone what to do! You be Nice, not BOSSY! Please :)

 “LULO AS A TRADITIONAL DANCE IN SOUTH EAST SULAWESI”

The first, South East Sulawesi is one of the provinces in Sulawesi, or often known as Celebes. South East Sulawesi then became a part of Indonesia in 1950, and became a separated province in 1964. Sea food is the specialty here, especially “ikan bakar” or roasted fish. Cuisine here generally tastes rather spicy. You should try “sinonggi”, a sagu porridge served with clam and fish soup. “Pokea or Pokea Satay” with peanut sauce is also tasty, served with baked sticky rice and some kind of lontong, steamed rice in banana leaves. These cuisine shows that South East Sulawesi is famous for its delicious seafood.

In addition to delicious seafood, the dances here also show the identity of south East Sulawesi. There are two kinds of dances here as I know, Lulo and Mondotambe dances. Tolakenese as one of tribe in this area, has some of the traditional dances, one of the traditional dances still frequently performed today is friendship dance, often called Lulo dance. Lulo dance is a culture of Tolakenese which become treasures that enrich the culture of Southeast Sulawesi. As a local art, Lulo has also become one of the cultural attributes that differentiate with other area of South East Sulawesi.

Actually, this dance was held in order of a wedding party, thanksgiving harvest, and other special occasions. The purpose is as a means to strengthen the brotherhood and often used to find a mate. But in its progress, this dance is also held when there are official or important guests come to visit our country. This dance is presented by beautiful dancers. At the same time, they also guide the officials or important guests to participate dancing. After this dance become treasures of Tolakenese, Lulo also become culture of tribes in this area, such as: Munanese, Buton, Moronene, etc.

Lulo was developed with the concept of adaptation and variation of movement. Five basic movements of Lulo such as: common Lulo, Lulo pata-pata, Moleba (jumping), Pinetabe (respect), and Lulo Hada (monkey). Participant of the dance are not limited by age or class, but anyone can participate in this Lulo dance. Rich, poor, old, young and even if you are not Tolakenese or from other countries can join this dance, the important thing is you can follow the dance movement. Nowadays, Lulo is adjusted and be varied of its movement to stay more “up to date” according to the progress of time.

Finally, Lulo dance has a simple and regular movement. Dancing Lulo is easy when you follow these steps. This dance performed by holding hands, stepping foot to the left two times, to the right two times, forward and back ward while stomping by following to music. Lulo gives the value of art itself for those who do it. Besides, there is a necessary thing to be considered in Lulo dance like hand position when holding hands, men’s palms is under women’s to support it. The purpose is that the dance movement can work in harmony, and the upper part of a woman's body is not touched by her partner while dancing. In addition, it is a form of symbol of the status, role, ethical men and women in daily life. Usually, this is done by regular movements and rotating in a loop.

oke guys, i hope u enjoy this article. More or less thank you for reading this, and in syaa Allah this is going to be useful for you all :D

Honorable the rector of Halu Oleo University Dr. H. Usman Rianse M.Si

Respectable all lecturers of Halu Oleo University

Respectable adjudicators

And my dear audience in One Vision, One Identity and One Community, ASEAN

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Assalamu’alaikum warohmatullahi wabarokatuh

First of all, God has so many creations in this world and yet he never forget us but we only have one creator, and we have forgotten him countless of time. Then, i myself would like to invite you all for only a few minutes just to give thanks to God, the only one who created us, who has given us very good health and good chance to be here, to gather and meet face to face in this nice place.

So let me give thanks to adjudicators has allowed me to give speech in front of the audience

And last I am going to give thanks to the master of ceremony who has given me good opportunity to give my speech which talking about

“Our Student Our Future”

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations better known  as ASEAN is a geo-political and economic organization of ten countries located in Southeast Asia, which was formed on eighth of August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar and Cambodia. The ASEAN COMMUNITY is a place where all ten countries come together to build a better life for everyone together as ten, we are stronger and can do more than one country alone, but to get there, we have to know, the programme is also aimed at three fundamental principles, which take us to the ASEAN COMMUNITY :

Firstly is PEACE; we need all ten countries to work together to keep the region safe. We won’t let terrorists, pirates and drugs come to ruin our countries. ASEAN countries don’t fight one another and we all live in peace.

Secondly is PROSPERITY; we can enjoy the good things that come with stronger economic development. As we attract more investors, business will grow and there will be more jobs and opportunities. And one day, we may be able to work in any ASEAN country of our choice, whether we are an engineer, a business woman or a nurse. Outside the cities, agriculture will also become more advanced. Our farmer will get benefit and so will we. Our quality of life will improve, we will have better road and transport systems, access to high tech innovation and be connected to the world, and as good neighbours, we will also help one another prosperity.

But peace and prosperity are not the only part of the ASEAN COMMUNITY, do you know what is the most important part?

PEOPLE!! Absolutely, ASEAN government work hard to ensure the people can enjoy a better life. And can you guess how ASEAN countries do that? By keeping environment clean and green, helping one another when disasters strike, working together to fight nasty disease, finding ways for our people to learn about one another, and to learn from each other and finding ways to keep our families strong.

Then, Students have an important role to play in the establishment of the ASEAN Community 2015.

In the current era of globalization, a superior generation is not longer an option but it has become a necessity for the nation.

Youth have a major contribution to the establishment of the ASEAN Community 2015. Begin to create a good image of Indonesia to them. Begin working with them to make friends for the sake of ASEAN and the global community.

Related to the conditions in Indonesia, there are some main challenges that must be faced by Indonesia to realize the community. The challenge is preparation is not structured properly, the lack of socialization of the ASEAN community and the necessity of ASEAN community in the curriculum ranging from elementary schools to build awareness of ASEAN.

So, the youth have to change the mindset of the consumer to be productive, as well as preparing for college graduates who are ready to compete at least at the level of ASEAN. It deals with the internationalization of study programs, curriculum, faculty and student exchange programs.

"Our Students, Our Future", aims to enhance student awareness of the necessity to live as good neighbours and foster worth cooperation among countries that are bound by linkages of history and culture.

Well-guided education can also shape an individual's character and identity, something that is essential for both economic growth and a healthy society.

The programme is also an opportunity for ASEAN schools to network, thereby enhancing togetherness, while fostering a spirit of equality and mutual understanding, and building a common identity among the bloc's youth.

This should be realized by the younger generation who actually has a chance of very large compared with the previous generation.

Don’t talk, just act. Don’t say, just show. And don’t promise just prove, because no one is too young to be part of ASEAN COMMUNITY, because we can start with simple things, such as : make friends with young people from other ASEAN countries and learn another ASEAN languages if we can, find out more about the region’s history, most of all be proud of our identity as an ASEAN citizen and look forward to what the future holds.

Think positive and positive things will happen. So nothing is impossible, because we can if we think we can.

I think enough, more or less apologize me from all mistakes. Thank you

Wassalam ‘alaikum warohmatullahi wabarokatuh

25 AWESOME TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL LIFE!!!

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. & while you walk, SMILE. It is the ultimate antidepressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. When you wake up in the morning, Pray to ask God’s guidance for your purpose, today.
4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, broccoli, and almonds.
6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
7. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
9. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Forgive them for everything !
11. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
12. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
13. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
14. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: ‘In five years, will this matter?’
17. Help the needy, Be generous ! Be a ‘Giver’ not a ‘Taker’
18. What other people think of you is none of your business.
19. Time heals everything.
20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
21. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
23. Each night before you go to bed ,Pray to God and Be thankful for what you’ll accomplish, today !
24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
25. Share this to everyone on your list to help them lead a happier life…!!!!