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Thursday, June 21, 2012

To Borrow From

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To Borrow From Meaning: to take another idea and add it to your own   Example 1: Terri: I’m so excited! My cousin is coming in from...
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

To Take Something Back

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To Take Something Back Meaning: to say that something you said before is not true Example 1: Terri: I feel just awful! I told s...
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

in the long run

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Example 1: Carly : I don't want to study anymore! I have been a student for too long! I should just quit school. Mary : Carly! Don...

to fake it

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Example 1: My boyfriend loves action movies, but I prefer romantic comedies. He gets so excited when we go to the theater to see the newes...
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Thursday, June 7, 2012

to kick back

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Context #1: David: So what are you going to do this weekend? Sam:  I had such a busy and stressful week at work, so this weekend I...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

to be/get tied up

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to be/get tied up Context #1: Tom:  What happened to you yesterday?  You were supposed to go out to dinner with me and Jeff? Je...
Thursday, May 31, 2012

“to go back” vs. “to come back”

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“to go back” vs. “to come back” These two phrasal verbs are often confused because they both mean “to return,” but they are used in d...
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