Idiom: “ A Pet Peeve ” Context #1: Joe: Today I was driving to school and some guy cut right in front...
Idiom: “To tell the future” Meaning: “to tell the future” means to predict (or foresee) an event that hasn’t happened...
Idiom: “To Be a Snap” Bob: Hey, Marilyn! What’s new with you? Marilyn: Not much… I’ve been trying to finish...
Example 1: Mari (teacher): Hi Lisa, so how are things with your roommate? Lisa: A little better– I chat with her sometimes...
Example 1: Mari (teacher): Hi Lisa, you’re a new student! Welcome to our class!! Are you having fun? Lisa: Thank...
Example 1: Every one knows who Oprah Winfrey is, but many people don’t know much about her life before she...
Example 1: Marc: I’m sorry, but if we don’t see eye to eye on this project, I will have to...
Idiom: to raise (one’s) voice Context #1: Wife: “Why are you coming home so late from work? You...
Idiom: To pile up Context #1 Mother: Can you please clean your room? Your dirty clothes are starting...
“To depend on (something/someone)” EXAMPLE 1: Eli: I’m almost finished packing my bags for our camping trip, Gina. But…should I...
To Make Ends Meet John and Barb have been married for 42 years. John worked as an executive at a...
Idiom: to get a jump on First example: Annie knows that the stores will be crowded from Thanksgiving until the...