Example 1: Emily: I just failed my driving test. I’ll never get my license! Matt: Oh no! That’s ok. Don’t be so sad. I can help you practice for your next test appointment. Emily: I never want to drive again! I’m so discouraged! Matt: Come
Read the following examples to guess the meaning for out of the blue Example 1: I was washing dishes after dinner last night when out of the blue, my roommate from college called me on the phone! I hadn’t spoken to her in over 5
Idiom: to take off Context #1:Joe: What time is it?Sam: It’s 3 o’clock.Joe: Oh man! I have to take off. I have a doctor’s appointment at 3:15.Sam: Alright. See you later! Context #2:Debbie: You were at the party last night, right?Julie: Yeah, I went with
to be bummed (out) Context #1: Steve: What’s wrong? You look like you are really bummed.Alex: Yeah…my girlfiend told me that she wants to break up.Steve: Oh man! Sorry to hear that.Alex: That’s alright. There’s nothing I can do about it. Context #2: Lisa: Did
To Cut Down on Something Please try to guess the meaning of the idiom in bold: Sheryl has gained 45 lbs (pounds) in the last couple of months. Her doctor told her if she does not cut down on sugar and fat, she might have
To Step on Someone’s ToesRead the following e-mail and try to guess the meaning of the idiom “to step on someone’s toes”: Hi Karen, You won’t believe what just happened!Marilyn has a problem with a new company policy. She did not like the fact that
Idiom: Mom and pop; used as an adjective First example: My parents have never been rich, but they were always able to provide for us. I spent many happy days at their mom and pop restaurant watching them work and learning how to run a
Idiom: to give/get the runaround; used as a verb First example: Terry was in a car accident, but it wasn’t his fault. He called the other guy’s insurance company to get money for his medical bills. Unfortunately, the insurance company wasn’t helpful at all. They
Idiom: to lend/give (someone) a hand; used as a verb. First Example: Cristal: Hey Zac, I want to rearrange the furniture, but it’s too heavy. Could you lend me a hand? Zack: Of course. What do you want to move first? Meaning: “to lend/give (someone)
Idiom: to run into (someone/something); inseparable phrasal verb. First Example: Lisa went to her favorite restaurant in her old neighborhood, and she ran into her ex boyfriend. He said “Hi” but she ignored him. She didn’t want to see him. Meaning: “to run into (someone/something)”
