Everyday Idioms!!!

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Thursday, May 26, 2016

To Shape Up

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EXAMPLE  1: Dear Zora, This is the last time I will remind you to wash the dishes after cooking. We are roommates and we share a spa...
Tuesday, May 24, 2016

In Over one's Head

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Example 1: I want to graduate early, so I registered for 2 extra classes this semester. I thought I could handle it, but I'm starting ...
Friday, May 20, 2016

A No-Brainer

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Example 1: Bill: Do you have plans for vacation, Mike? Mike: Nope. I can't decide what I want to do. My roommates want to go to Las V...
Thursday, May 19, 2016

To Take Something With a Pinch/Grain Of Salt (used as a verb)

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First Example: Lucy: Did you go to that political rally last night? Jason: Yeah, and it was amazing! She had such great ideas...
Thursday, May 12, 2016

Be On The Fence

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Context #1 Jim:  Have you decided who you're going to vote for? Chris: I still don't know.  I'm kind of on the fence ri...
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

To Wake Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed

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Context #1: Tom: Man!  Chrissy must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed today! Steve:  I know.  She is in such a bad mo...
Thursday, May 5, 2016

A Stone’s Throw

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Example:   Stephane:  I’m looking for the emergency clinic.  Someone told me it was pretty near. Sean: It’s a stone’s throw ...
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