To Look After
Idiom: to look after (something/someone); used as a verb. First Example: Herb was going on vacation, but he was worried about his cat, so he asked Cindy to take care of it. She agreed, and she looked after his cat while Herb was out of
to throw a party
Situation #1 Tim: Hey, next Saturday is Grace’s birthday.. Joe: Really? We should throw a party for her. Tim: Good idea! Let’s do it! We can have it at my place. Joe: Perfect! Situation #2 When I graduated from college, my parents threw a really
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