To go for it
To Go for ItExample 1:Jimmy: I would really like to get a job at Disneyland as one of the characters. I can sing and dance really well, and I think it would be a lot of fun! Shelly: Wow! That sounds great! You should definitely
To Ditch
DitchExample 1: Jenny: Oh, I really don’t know what to do. There is a new guy in class and he is so cute and nice! I really want to go out with him? Shelly: What? I thought you were going out with Bill? You both
to take one's pick
Take one’s pick Example 1: Jenny: Wow, the theater is empty! I thought it would be crowded since the movie just came out. Shelly: Yes, I know. I was afraid we wouldn’t even be able to find a seat. Jenny: Well, I guess we were
Junkie
JunkieExample 1: Jenny: Oh, I’m having such a hard time losing weight because I love anything with chocolate in it! I could each chocolate all day long. I just can’t resist when someone offers me chocolate candy or cake. Shelly: Wow, it sounds to me
to turn down
Example 1: Sandra has been looking for a job for about a month. She had a job interview today with a great company. The company was really impressed with Sandra and offered her a job right away. The only problem is that Sandra is still
to be crazy about something/someone
Example 1: Sherman is really crazy about Star Wars. Every year, he attends the Star Wars convention dressed as Darth Vader. He collects all the action figures and toys he can find. Sherman even named his new puppy Princess Leia! I hope he can find
To Look After
Idiom: to look after (something/someone); used as a verb. First Example: Herb was going on vacation, but he was worried about his cat, so he asked Cindy to take care of it. She agreed, and she looked after his cat while Herb was out of
to throw a party
Situation #1 Tim: Hey, next Saturday is Grace’s birthday.. Joe: Really? We should throw a party for her. Tim: Good idea! Let’s do it! We can have it at my place. Joe: Perfect! Situation #2 When I graduated from college, my parents threw a really
To work like a horse
Please read the following letter and try to guess the meaning of the idiom to work like a horse. Dear Sheila, How are things with you, my dear sister? I hope all is well. I am still trying to adapt to New York’s life style.
To Make Fun of Someone or Something
Please read the following paragraph and try to guess the idiom in bold: Joseph has been secretly in love with his co-worker Julia for a long time. Last week Julia received an anonymous love letter. The letter was signed by “Your admirer”. She read it