On one's own
Example #1 Natasha: Hey, Jackie! Thank you so much for sending me the e-mail regarding the next Summer trip! I wish I could join you guys, but I am actually going on a trip. Jackie: Oh, no! That’s a bummer! Sorry you will not join
Get cold feet
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 stopped work. Alicia: Did you talk to your boss today? Brian: Yes. Alicia: Did you ask him for a promotion? Brian: Well…
In vain
Context #1: Mike: Have you heard from Richard? It’s been a while since I’ve talked to him. Bryan: No, I can’t get a hold of him. I’ve even tried getting in touch with his mother. She’s also tried in vain for the last 2 days. I hope he’s
The icing on the cake
Context #1 Dear Diary, I just started at my new school and I’m very excited! All of my teachers are excellent, the school is in a wonderful location, my schedule is great, AND one of my classmates is really cute. The classes are pretty small,
In a daze
Context #1 Jim: Yesterday when we were playing soccer, Mary and I both went to head the ball and we collided. Sam: Are you ok? Jim:I was in a daze for a few minutes, but after that I was ok. Context #2 Bethany: I heard Christine
From time to time
Context #1 Luz: Do you like watching action movies? I think they’re the best. Leo:Sure, from time to time. Luz: Like how often? Leo: maybe once every three or four days. Not too often. Context #2 Bob: From time to time I remember when we first met. Shannon: That’s
Be second to none
Saul: Today was such a good soccer game. I didn’t think I would score so many goals. Jay:Duh, everyone knows you’re second to none. You’re the best player in the league. Saul: I didn’t really think about it that way. I’m glad people can see how hard
Newsletter May 2017
Editorial Memorial Day By Sylvia Sunada, Program Coordinator at SB Americans celebrate Memorial Day every year on the last Monday in the month of May. This year, Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 29th. These days, Memorial Day is
For a living
Context #1 Peter: Did you see the new blue house at the corner? Ana: Yes, I loved the colors. Who painted that? Peter: It was John’s art! He paints houses for a living. Ana: Oh, nice to hear that! I wish I had such talent!