To Fend for Oneself Meaning: To take care of oneself without help. Example 1: Tom: Oh, my! What a cute little kitten! Sarah: Yes, isn’t she adorable? I just found her yesterday in the back yard of my parents’ house. She was all alone and in good
Meaning: Direct one’s attention to, concentrate or focus on Example 1: Tom: Did you hear about that big bank robbery yesterday on Main Street? Sarah: No! What happened? Tom: Well, a couple of guys dressed up as clowns went into the bank around 1:00 yesterday
Example 1 Gina: Are you almost ready to go? Our flight leaves in 2 hours! Kevin: I’ll be all set to go in 5 minutes. I have to finish packing my shoes. Gina: I hope we don’t miss our flight because of your shoes! Kevin:
Example 1: Marty was bummed after his flight was delayed. He wasn’t going to arrive in Cancun in time to watch the parade. Example 2: Bill: Hey, Ted. Why are you so bummed these days? Ted: Hey, Bill. I’m bummed I failed my English test
To Be Out Of (Something) Context #1: Jimmy: Oh man! Mark: What’s wrong? Jimmy: We’re out of coffee! I’d better go to the store and get some more. I really need my cup of coffee in the morning. I’ll be back. Context #2: Restaurant Waiter:
To Skip Something Context #1: Tom: I am so hungry I think I’m going to pass out! Jane: It’s only 10 am. What did you have for breakfast? Tom: That’s the problem. I skipped breakfast. I’m not going to do that again. Context #2: Grace:
“To Make a Move” Hey Susan, Last night I went to Fabricio’s birthday party and you won’t believe what happened! I was standing by the bar when Roger approached me. We started talking and I noticed that he kept looking at me in a weird
Idiom: to set __ sights (high/low); used as a verb First Example: Scott: What do you plan on doing after you graduate? Ernest: Well, my next step will be to go to graduate school and get a Master’s degree in International Relations. My eventual goal
Examples: The traffic is bumper-to-bumper. I don’t think I will be home in time for dinner. The cars on the freeway are so close together. I won’t get to school on time in this bumper-to-bumper traffic. Explanation: A “bumper” is the part of the
Example 1: No new witnesses have come forward with information to help police catch the people who stole the jewels from the museum. The authorities are asking anyone with any clues to please contact the police right away. Example 2: Jen: Please, Stacy. You have
