To take a shortcut
Context #1 Tom: Wow! The traffic is really bad on this freeway. I think we are going to be late for class. Jim: Don’t worry! Get off at the next exit. I know a shortcut that we can take. Context #2 Samantha: This Friday me and my
Context #1 Tom: Wow! The traffic is really bad on this freeway. I think we are going to be late for class. Jim: Don’t worry! Get off at the next exit. I know a shortcut that we can take. Context #2 Samantha: This Friday me and my
Context #1 Sam:Guess what? I got a new car. I got a brand new BMW. Chris:Get out of here! Sam: Really! Context #2 Sharon: I finally broke up with Matt. Tammy: Now way. Get out of here! Sharon: Really. This time it’s is over. Meaning:
Context #1 My dogs are my babies. I treat them like my children and they always have the best food, toys, beds, everything. I remember once when one of my dogs got sick. I was a complete basket case. I dropped everything and rushed my
Context #1 Getting married is one of the biggest steps someone can take in life and it is always wise to consider many things before making this huge commitment. Some people may say that being in love is the only requirement for getting married; others
Play it by ear:(1) Play music without reading from a score; (2) To do something instinctively; to do something without planning based on the circumstances. Context #1 – Friends talking about an upcoming trip Hanna: So what are we going to do when we get to
Get your act together:to organize in ways necessary to achieve a goal, necessity, or responsibility. Context #1 – Friends talking about relationships Don: Are you seriously considering marrying your girlfriend. I thought you said you had no job or plans for the future. Jerrad: Well, she’s pretty
Second to None:the best, better than anything or anyone else Context #1 – A friend is asking his roommate about restaurants Mark: Hey, Mannie. What are you doing? Mannie: Well, I’m looking for a really nice restaurant. I’ve decided to ask Tanya to marry me
Idiom: to rip off (verb), a rip-off (noun) – to steal something from another person; to cheat or trick someone into spending more money on a product than what it is worth. Context #1 – Friends are taking a tour of Los Angeles Dan: Let’s go
First Example: Mary: Thanks for the donation for the Children’s Hospital. Conner: I wish I could give more. I know $100 is a drop in the bucket compared to what they need. Mary: It’s still generous of you. Yeah,
Idiom: mixed feelings; used as a noun First Example: Harry: Did you hear about the policy new change? Victoria: Yeah. Harry: You don’t sound happy about it. Victoria: Well, I have mixed feelings. I mean, I can see how it’ll make the experience better for