make up your mind!
Example 1: I just can’t make up my mind! Should I go to El Camino College now, or stay at LSI to study English for 6 more months?! Someone help! Example 2: You need to make up your mind soon. El Camino’s application deadline is
to Wipe Out
Example 1: Be careful when you are out on the ocean surfing! If you aren’t paying attention when the next wave comes, you could wipe out and get hurt! Wipe Out – VIDEO Example 2: So many trees were wiped out in the fire. Explanation: wipe
To People Watch
Idiom: “To People Watch” Context #1: Joe: I have to pick up my friend today at the airport. I hate going to the airport. Chuck: Really? Not me! I love sitting in airports. It’s a great place to people watch! Joe: Yeah I guess that’s
Soulmate
Idiom: Soulmate Context #1: Sara: Guess what? My boyfriend asked me to marry him! Jane: Wow! That’s great! You finally found your soulmate. Context #2: Jim: So do you think everyone just has one soulmate? Bill: Well, I think that it is possible
To be a Must
Idiom: to be a must; used as a verb (“must” being a noun). First Example: Maria: I’m so excited! I’m going to Disneyland this weekend. Neil: Have you been before? Maria: No, I’ve never been. Neil: You’ll have a great time Maria: Which rides should
"on the surface"
Example 1: Mark: Hi Gina, how are you and Michael doing? You look great! Karen: Hi Mark! We’re good–but totally crazy with the kids right now…! Mark: Well, it seems like you’re handling everything okay. Karen: Ha! Maybe it looks like that on the surface… but I’m so stressed out!
"to make a move"
Example 1: Jerry: Hey Ryan! So… how’s it going with the new girl at Starbucks? Have you asked her out yet? Ryan: No, not yet… It’s hard to talk to her at work, but I think she knows I like her! Jerry: Man, are you
Steer Clear
Idiom: Steer Clear Example 1: Are you on a diet? You’d better steer clear of the bakery! You know they always put the best cookies in the window and you might get tempted! Example 2: If you are going to Downtown LA, I advise you to
average joe
Example 1: These politicians don’t care about the average joe. They only worry about other rich people. Example 2: Jack Smith’s story is amazing! Last year he was just an average joe and now he is a world famous rock star! How did he do
Time (be) Up
Idiom: Time (be) Up Context #1 – Teacher: Ok class, please put down your pencils and give me your tests. Time is up! Student: But I’m not finished yet! Teacher: Sorry, I can’t give you extra time to finish. Context #2 – John: