Idiom: to take a/its toll on; used as a verb First Example: Sharon: Wow, you’ve been working late a lot...
Idiom: to take __ to heart; used as a verb First Example: Chrissie: Can you believe Patti said that? Steven:...
To Fend for Oneself Meaning: To take care of oneself without help. Example 1: Tom: Oh, my! What a cute little kitten!...
Meaning: Direct one’s attention to, concentrate or focus on Example 1: Tom: Did you hear about that big bank robbery...
“To Make a Move” Hey Susan, Last night I went to Fabricio’s birthday party and you won’t believe what happened!...
Idiom: to set __ sights (high/low); used as a verb First Example: Scott: What do you plan on doing after...
Examples: The traffic is bumper-to-bumper. I don’t think I will be home in time for dinner. The cars on the...
Example 1: No new witnesses have come forward with information to help police catch the people who stole the jewels...
Example 1: Mike: Hey Jennifer, how’s it going? Jennifer: Oh Mike, pretty good–but I didn’t get any sleep last night… my neighbors...
Idiom: “grossed out” Context #1: Sara: Did you know Tom likes to eat cow brains? He says it’s really good....
“To Give Someone a Dirty Look” Example: Mary, How was your weekend? I hope you are feeling better. I have...
Needless to say means “obviously, unnecessary to mention”. Example: Barb: Hey, Rob! How are things with you and Sandy? Rob:...