Everyday Idioms!!!

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

A Sight for Sore Eyes

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Idiom:   A Sight for Sore Eyes ; used as a noun/idiomatic expression. First Example:  After having lived in Russia for two years...

Freebie

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Idiom:   Freebie ; used as a noun. First Example:   Sam:  “I work as a food critic for a magazine about food.  The salary is a litt...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Snap A Photo

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Example 1: Excuse me, sir. Would you mind snapping a photo of me and my family near this statue? We really appreciate it! Thanks! ...

Penny-pincher

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Example 1: Ronald is such a penny-pincher . He will only buy something if he has a coupon or if it is on sale. Meaning: a penny-pincher...
Thursday, May 30, 2013

To Take Off

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Idiom: "to take off"   Context #1:   Joe: Where are you going?  Class doesn't end for another 30 minutes! St...
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Keep Your Chin Up

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Idiom: To keep one's chin up Meaning: To keep one's spirits high; to act brave and confident. Cultural Note: We say this...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Suck It Up

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Idiom: Suck it up Meaning: Stop complaining.   Example: Abby is talking to her teacher Mr. N, as he assigns the class some ho...
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