Everyday Idioms!!!

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Well-oiled machine

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Idiom:  Well-oiled machine Meaning:  W orking in a proper and successful way; a well-oiled system or company that operates without ...
Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Rocket science

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Idiom: Rocket science Examples: Context #1 – Two friends are discussing the effects of illegal drugs Lars:  You know, I don...
Thursday, March 26, 2015

A night on the town

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Idiom: A night on the town Meaning:  an evening when people go various places and enjoy different types of entertainment such as ...
Tuesday, March 24, 2015

To line (someone or something) up

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Idiom:  To line (someone or something) up Example: Context #1 – Students are trying to plan a surprise party for their teacher ...
Thursday, March 19, 2015

(To have money) burn a hole in someone's pocket

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Idiom:   (T o have money)  burn a hole in someone's pocket; used as a verb  Example: When his mother gave the little boy his...
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Nest egg

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Idiom: Nest egg Example: Laurie : I heard they’re having a party for you this Friday? Bob : Yep. I have been working here for ...
Thursday, March 12, 2015

To drop the ball

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Idiom: To drop the ball Example: Last week, my wife received all of our monthly bills. She wrote the checks, put them in env...
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