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Monday, August 5, 2013

Down-To-Earth

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Idiom:  Down-To-Earth ; used as an adjective. First Example:   “All the boys in Judy’s class love the new girl, Sabrina.  Unlike ...

Word of Mouth

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Idiom:   Word of Mouth ; used as a noun, usually as the object of a prepositional phrase. First Example:   “Before newspapers wer...
Tuesday, July 30, 2013

To Pass Time

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Example 1: I usually read a magazine to pass time in the waiting room when I visit the doctor's office. Example 2: It's 6:00 ...

To Wolf Down

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Example 1: We found a lost puppy on our street. I don't know how long it was out there, but he was really hungry! He wolfed down a pla...
Wednesday, July 24, 2013

To Let Something Go

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Idiom: To let (something) go   Context #1:   Chris: Last night we lost the Championship basketball game. I can't believe...
Thursday, July 18, 2013

To Make One's Day

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Idiom: To make one's day Meaning: To give or provide happiness and/or excitement; to brighten someone's day. Situation: T...
Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Take A Hike

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Idiom: Take a hike Meaning: Leave, go away Situation: Natalia is standing outside a restaurant waiting for a friend. Bob, who is ...
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