To work like a horse
Please read the following letter and try to guess the meaning of the idiom to work like a horse. Dear Sheila, How are things with you, my dear sister? I hope all is well. I am still trying to adapt to New York’s life style.
To Make Fun of Someone or Something
Please read the following paragraph and try to guess the idiom in bold: Joseph has been secretly in love with his co-worker Julia for a long time. Last week Julia received an anonymous love letter. The letter was signed by “Your admirer”. She read it
To get ( something ) out of the way
Idiom of the day: To get ( something ) out of the way. Meaning: This idiom is used when a person needs to finish an unpleasant or slightly boring task first. It gives the sense of doing one thing first in order to be able
No problem.
No Problem Idiom: No problem. First Example: Megumi: I’m sorry I can’t give you a ride home from the airport.Shi-Young: No problem. April said she would pick me up. Meaning: “No problem” means, “That’s okay; don’t worry about it.” It’s common to say, “No problem,”
to take advantage of
Idiom: to take advantage of; used as a verb. This idiom can have a positive and negative meaning. First example: It has been raining for the past two weeks, but today is sunny. Tom has decided to take advantage of the good weather to get
to pan out
Idiom: to pan out; used as a verb First example: Stacy was extremely nervous before Tim’s surprise party. She planned on getting him to the party at exactly 8:00, but there was a huge traffic accident on the freeway. Stacy exited the freeway and remembered
bossy
Example 1: Oh my goodness! The office manager is so bossy! She is always telling everyone what to do, but I never see her doing anything herself. She doesn’t even ask politely, she demands it! I think I need to look for a new job.
to mingle
Example 1: Jason: I really want to make many friends while I’m here in the USA. Do you have any advice for me, Shelby? Shelby: Well, I think you should try to mingle with your classmates as much as possible. Don’t be shy. Introduce yourself
to put up with
Example #1: Joe: I love living in Southern California!Gina: Yeah, me too! But sometimes it’s hard to put up with the traffic.Joe: I know what you mean. When I’m stuck in traffic I listen to my favorite music. That helps me a lot. Idiom: to
Dead serious
Context #1:Kelly: I have some very big news!Joe: Really?Kelly: Yeah… I’m engaged!!!!Joe: You’re joking. I don’t believe it.Kelly: No, I’m dead serious. My boyfriend proposed to me last night. Look at my ring!Joe: Wow! Congratulations! Context #2:When Tom told me that he got fired, I