Context #1: Jean: Phillip! I’m so tired! Can’t we finish tomorrow? The project isn’t due until 5 pm. We have plenty of time in the morning. Let’s go to sleep! Phillip: No way, Jean. I told myself we’d finish this by tonight and we’re not going to bed until
First Example: Tina: Did you hear? I just got the project. Alec: Really? I thought my proposal was a lock. Tina: They liked mine better. Looks like you need to step up your game if you’re gonna compete with me. Alec: Don’t get too cocky.
Example 1:I want to graduate early, so I registered for 2 extra classes this semester. I thought I could handle it, but I’m starting to think I am in over my head. With all the homework, reading assignments, and classes to attend, I’m not sleeping well and I’m feeling
Context #1 – Two friends talking Victoria: Did you hear the news? Brandon: No, what happened? Victoria: Do you know that older man who lives down the street from us? Brandon: Oh, yes. I do. Victoria: Well, he bought the farm yesterday. Brandon: Really? But
Example 1: When Bobby went to the park with his family, his father accidentally dropped the keys to the car. For more than an hour, the whole family was searching for them. Bobby’s mother instructed them to “leave no stone unturned, we need those keys to
Context 1: Nathan: Hey, Paul. What’s up? Paul: Nathan! I was about to call you. Nathan: Really? What’s going on? Paul: I was wondering if you would like to make a donation to my basketball team… We need some money to buy new uniforms and…
Context 1: Title: Two friends Bob: Hey, Miriam! Did you try that Mexican restaurant I recommended? Miriam: Hey! Yes, I did. I went there with my boyfriend… You know he is from Mexico, right? Bob: Oh, that’s why you were asking about Mexican places! Did
Meaning: Depriving yourself of sleep all night to do things that need to be done or you want to do. Usually used for studying. Example 1 Matt and Ben are two friends Matt: Are you going to John’s party tonight? Ben: No, I’m not! Matt:
Context #1: The most embarrassing thing happened to me yesterday at lunch. My problems started in the morning. I forgot to set my alarm and woke up late, so had to rush out of the house without breakfast. By lunchtime, I was so hungry! I scarfed
Context #1 Chrissy (mother): What’s wrong Billy? Billy (Chrissy’s 3-year old son): I fell down. Chrissy: Awww! I see you’ve got a little boo-boo. Context #2 Joe: Ouch! I just pinched my finger in my car door! Sam: Oh no! Did you get a little
