To Get in Shape
Idiom: To Get in Shape Context #1 – Sara: I can’t believe I’m getting married in 2 months! Jane: I know…I can’t wait to see you in your wedding dress. Sara: Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me. I have 2 months to get in shape
Idiom: To Get in Shape Context #1 – Sara: I can’t believe I’m getting married in 2 months! Jane: I know…I can’t wait to see you in your wedding dress. Sara: Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me. I have 2 months to get in shape
Idiom: On the Tip of One’s Tongue EXAMPLE: Rory: Laurie! You have to help me! Something’s really bothering me! Laurie: Sure, Rory. What’s going on? Rory: Well, I was listening to a song that I really like, but I can’t remember the name of the singer!
Idiom: To get to know: used as a verb Example 1: At first, the new-hire wasn’t sure about his co-workers; but now that he has gotten to knowthem, he enjoys their company. Example 2: When you arrive in a city for the first time, traveling around and
Idiom: second nature; used as a noun First Example: John trained Luana on a new job at work. At first, she was very nervous about it, and she was afraid she would do it wrong. But after doing it for a couple days, it became second
Idiom: odds and ends; used as a noun First Example: When Thomas changed jobs, he had to clean out his office. He was surprised by all the odds and ends he found. In addition to paperwork, receipts and normal office supplies, he found old birthday
Idiom: must-see; used as an adjective. First Example: Samantha: I’m trying to decide what movie to watch tonight. Can you suggest any old movies? I want something romantic. Rebecca: Have you seen Casablanca? Samantha: Yeah, I cried at the end. Rebecca: What about Gone With
Idiom: personal space; used as a noun. First Example: Erica: Matt is so weird! He’s always invading my personal space. Christina: Me too! He always stands too close. Do you think he just does it to girls? Erica: I don’t know. Let’s ask Tom. Hey Tom!
To pull something off: to succeed in doing something difficult or challenging Example 1: Taka: I just took the official TOEFL test and it was so hard! I’m really tired. Sarah: Really? Why did you take it so early? You’ve only been in TOEFL class
Idiom: Jerk – Used as a noun Example 1: Tina: I cannot stand Kevin. He is such a JERK! Selma: Wait a minute….I thought you were dating him and everything was wonderful! Tina: Yes, we have been dating for about two months, but he is
To Throw a Fit Example 1: Tina: Oh my goodness! Did you just see that little girl at the mall? She threw a fit when her mother refused to buy her candy. Selma: I know, I saw her! My oldest child used to throw a