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Thursday, June 22, 2017

To be under fire

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Idiom:   to be under fire ; used as a verb First Example: Jen : What's going on in the office? It seems like everyone is bein...
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

10 Uses of "Hot"

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In honor of the weather in Los Angeles this week, here are ten different ways Americans use the word "hot." 1. at a very...
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Thursday, June 15, 2017

On the Spur of the Moment

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On the spur of the moment: to do something suddenly or without planning       Context #1  Two students talking after...
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

On a Shoestring

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Idiom:  On a Shoestring – with a very small amount of money        Context #1  Two student talking after class Vickey: H...
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Thursday, June 8, 2017

On one's own

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Example #1 Natasha: Hey, Jackie! Thank you so much for sending me the e-mail regarding the next Summer trip! I wish I could joi...
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Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Get cold feet

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Context #1 Alicia: When are we going to get a new car? Brian: I don't know. We can't afford it now that you've stop...
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Thursday, June 1, 2017

In vain

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Context #1:  Mike: Have you heard from Richard? It's been a while since I've talked to him. Bryan: No, I can't ge...
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