Example #1: Joe: Wow! That was a great party at Sandy’s house. She really bent over backwards to make everyone feel right t home. Steve: I know, she was so nice and talked to all the guests. Joe: I’ll definitely go again if she has
Idiom: A Sight for Sore Eyes; used as a noun/idiomatic expression. First Example: After having lived in Russia for two years, Betty was really happy to return to her hometown of Malibu in California. For the past two years, Betty had constantly dreamed of surfing
Idiom: Freebie; used as a noun. First Example: Sam: “I work as a food critic for a magazine about food. The salary is a little low but there are a lot of freebies with the job. Some of the shops that I review send
Example 1: Excuse me, sir. Would you mind snapping a photo of me and my family near this statue? We really appreciate it! Thanks! Example 2: Hold on, I want to snap a photo of the notes on the board before the teacher erases them.
Example 1: Ronald is such a penny-pincher. He will only buy something if he has a coupon or if it is on sale. Meaning: a penny-pincher is someone who is very careful with money. In the example, Ron makes sure he never pays full price
Idiom: “to take off” Context #1: Joe: Where are you going? Class doesn’t end for another 30 minutes! Steve: I know, but I have to take off early today. I have an appointment at the DMV. Joe: Oh, I see. Context #2:
Idiom: To keep one’s chin up Meaning: To keep one’s spirits high; to act brave and confident. Cultural Note: We say this to someone who is experiencing something emotionally difficult. John just broke up with his girlfriend, Mari, and is talking to his friend Naoto John:
Idiom: Suck it up Meaning: Stop complaining. Example: Abby is talking to her teacher Mr. N, as he assigns the class some homework. Abby: But Mr. N, we’ve already been assigned a lot of homework for tomorrow in the other classes!! Mr. N: Well, now you
Idiom: lump sum; used as a noun First Example: Abel: Hey Sandra, I heard about you winning the lottery? Sandra: Yep! I won $10 million! Abel: Wow, that’s amazing! Sandra: Yeah, I still have to decide if I’m going to take the annuity or lump
Idiom: rule of thumb; used as a noun First Example: Karla: How many pizzas do you think I should order for the party? Dan: How many people are coming? And are you going to have anything else? Karla: I’m expecting about 20 people. And no,
