Idiom: to point the finger at; used as a verb First Example: When Charlene asked her kids who ate the cake in the fridge, her son Oscar pointed the finger at his sister, Michelle. Of course, Charlene knew it was Oscar because he had frosting
Idiom: to shell out; used as a verb First Example:If you want a car like mine, you’re going to have to shell out $23,000; that’s how much it cost me after taxes and fees. Meaning: To “shell out” something means to spend a certain amount
To Chew Out Example 1: Kaly: You are not going to believe what Jenny just told me! Sanae: What? Kaly: Well, you know that it was Jenny’s 21st birthday last Saturday. Of course it was a big deal and she was really looking forward to
To Tune Up Example 1: Paul: I can’t wait to go to Las Vegas next weekend! I really need to get out of town. George: Are you going to fly or drive to Las Vegas? Paul: Oh, I’m going to drive because it’s too expensive
Example 1: Jack: I feel so stupid! Travis: Why? Jack: Bill and Mark kept telling me that Jennifer, a girl in my English class, really liked me and wanted to go out with me. Travis: OK. So what’s wrong with that? Jack: Wait…let me finish.
Example 1: Tammy is asking her roommate, who is very messy, to clean up after herself. Tammy: Could you please clean up after yourself in the bathroom? Your clothes are all over the floor! Every morning when I go in to take a shower, I
Example 1: Diana: This week was so stressful! I need to blow off some steam this weekend…! Anna: I hear you~! How ’bout we get together with some friends tonight? Diana: Yes!! I’m ready to go dancing!! Anna: Okay, let’s all meet at that new
Example 1: Johnny and I went for coffee last night after class. He tried to pay for my drink, but I insisted on treating him. When I got home, I found $10 in my jacket pocket! Johnny had slipped money into my pocket! He paid
Example 1: Ron: My birthday is coming up! Are you free this weekend? I’m having a party. Scott: Really? When is your birthday?Ron: It’s tomorrow! Example 2: I’m really nervous! The BIG test is coming up and I don’t think I’m ready. It’s about 1
to be out of Context #1: Sam: Oh man! I wanted to cook dinner tonight, but I’m out of rice. Jim: No problem. I can take you to the store to get some more. Sam: Ok, thanks! Let’s go. Context #2: Waitress: Can I take
