To Fix Up Meaning: To improve the appearance or condition of something Example 1: Tom: It is so exhausting looking for a house. We have visited at least 10 different houses in the past two weeks and we still haven’t found one we like! Sarah:
Meaning: Present; available Example 1: Terri: Did you just see that used car with the “For Sale” sign parked over there? It’s a gorgeous car and it looks like new! Selma: Yes, I did. I called the number on the sign and talked to the
To Borrow From Meaning: to take another idea and add it to your own Example 1: Terri: I’m so excited! My cousin is coming in from out of town and I want to show her around LA, but I want to take her to someplace
To Take Something Back Meaning: to say that something you said before is not true Example 1: Terri: I feel just awful! I told some friends at a party last week that Cindy was cheating on her husband because I saw her having dinner with
Example 1: Carly: I don’t want to study anymore! I have been a student for too long! I should just quit school. Mary: Carly! Don’t be crazy! I know school can be difficult, but it will be worth it in the long run. Trust me.
Example 1: My boyfriend loves action movies, but I prefer romantic comedies. He gets so excited when we go to the theater to see the newest action movie. I don’t want to make him feel bad, so I fake it and act excited, too. Example
Context #1: David: So what are you going to do this weekend? Sam: I had such a busy and stressful week at work, so this weekend I’m just going to kick back and get some rest. David: That sounds good. Call me if you change
to be/get tied up Context #1: Tom: What happened to you yesterday? You were supposed to go out to dinner with me and Jeff? Jerry: Well, I got tied up at work and I couldn’t leave my office until it was like 10pm. Tom: Oh,
“to go back” vs. “to come back” These two phrasal verbs are often confused because they both mean “to return,” but they are used in different ways, so you have to be careful! Basically, “to go back” means to return home (your house, your apartment,
Off the top of my head Read the following dialogue and try to guess the meaning of the idiom in bold: Joe: “ Hey, Mary. Do you know your sister’s phone number?” Mary: “ Not off the top of my head. I have to check
