Example 1: Mike: Hey Jennifer, how’s it going? Jennifer: Oh Mike, pretty good–but I didn’t get any sleep last night… my neighbors were partying late AGAIN! Mike: I see… Did you tell them to quiet down? Also, maybe you should tell them that if they do it again,
Idiom: “grossed out” Context #1: Sara: Did you know Tom likes to eat cow brains? He says it’s really good. Jane: Yeah I saw him eating that one time and it really grossed me out. Context #2: Jenny: My friend Sam has a pet snake.
“To Give Someone a Dirty Look” Example: Mary, How was your weekend? I hope you are feeling better. I have to tell you what happened at the party last night! Everyone was there on time. Susan called and said she was running a little late,
Needless to say means “obviously, unnecessary to mention”. Example: Barb: Hey, Rob! How are things with you and Sandy? Rob: Oh, you haven’t heard yet? We broke up…. Barb: What? What do you mean? What happened? Rob: Well, I went to New York for work
Idiom: to go bad; used as a verb First Example: Christina: What is that awful smell? Russell: Rotting vegetables – it’s in the trash. Christina: Why do you have rotting vegetables? Russell: I forgot some vegetables in the back of the fridge and they went
Idiom: off season; used as a noun or adjective First Example: John thought he could afford to go skiing when he saw cheap rates for hotel rooms – only $59 a night! He started to make plans with his friends, but then he realized those rates
To be moved: to be affected emotionally Example 1: Taka: I just saw that new movie everyone has been talking about! Sarah: Really? You mean the one with that child actor, Josh Roberts? Taka: Yes, he really did a wonderful job acting. The movie is
Thumbs Up Meaning: a sign that means “good” in the U.S. Example 1: Ted: I was so nervous during my presentation in class this morning! I really wanted to do well in front of all those people. Sheila: Really? You didn’t look nervous at all.
Up to a Point Meaning: not completely, partially, not fully Example 1: Terry: I don’t know what to do. I’m so upset! Sarah: What’s wrong? Tom: My roommate is so messy! All I ever do is clean up after her. Sarah: Really? Have you tried
To Hit the Jackpot Meaning: To have really good luck or to be very successful at something Example 1: Tom: I was looking for an apartment for so long that I was about to give up. But last Sunday, I hit the jackpot! I found
