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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Head For


Idiom: Head for


Example 1:


Vicki: I can’t believe it's almost time for Summer Break. I’m so excited.

Bjorn: Me, too!

Vicki: Do you have any plans?

Bjorn: I’m heading for Yellowstone Park. I’m going to spend the week camping and hiking!

Vicki: Hmmm…that’s good if you like camping and the outdoors. I’m more of a city girl.

Bjorn: Really?

Vicki: Yes. After school is out, I’ll get ready to head for the outlet malls. I can’t think of anything better than shopping for a week!


Example 2:


Janine:  Pete, you really should start studying more every day for classes. You are getting more behind every day.

Pete: Oh, Janine. You worry too much. I’ll have plenty of time later.

Janine: No, you won’t. You are headed for trouble if you don’t study. You could actually get kicked out of school!

Pete: Do you really think so?

Janine: Yes! It happened to me when I first started school here. I know what I am talking about.

Pete: Well, maybe you are right. I guess I am headed for failure if I don’t start studying more.

Janine: Of course I’m right! I’ll even help you.

Janine: Thanks, Janine!


Meaning: To travel or go toward some destination; to set something or someone on a course toward some situation or condition (used passively).


Tuesday, April 21, 2015

(To be) a geek

Idiom: (To be) a geek


Context #1:
Jim: What are you doing this weekend?  
Carl: Well, I think I'm going to study and work on my remote control airplane.
Jim: Really? You are such a geek!
Carl: Yeah, I know. Everybody says that.

Context #2:
Sally: Did you know that Peter has a huge collection of Star Wars and Batman toys? The guy is like 40 years old.
Grace: I know. Peter is a real geek! His whole bedroom is filled with Star Wars stuff.

Meaning: "A geek" is used to describe someone whose life interests and hobbies are strangely centered around things like science fiction movies, computer games, math, the sciences, engineering, etc. 
This term is derogatory and is used to tease people or to make fun of them.