To Step on Someone’s ToesRead the following e-mail and try to guess the meaning of the idiom “to step on someone’s toes”: Hi Karen, You won’t believe what just happened!Marilyn has a problem with a new company policy. She did not like the fact that
Idiom: Mom and pop; used as an adjective First example: My parents have never been rich, but they were always able to provide for us. I spent many happy days at their mom and pop restaurant watching them work and learning how to run a
Idiom: to give/get the runaround; used as a verb First example: Terry was in a car accident, but it wasn’t his fault. He called the other guy’s insurance company to get money for his medical bills. Unfortunately, the insurance company wasn’t helpful at all. They
Idiom: to lend/give (someone) a hand; used as a verb. First Example: Cristal: Hey Zac, I want to rearrange the furniture, but it’s too heavy. Could you lend me a hand? Zack: Of course. What do you want to move first? Meaning: “to lend/give (someone)
Idiom: to run into (someone/something); inseparable phrasal verb. First Example: Lisa went to her favorite restaurant in her old neighborhood, and she ran into her ex boyfriend. He said “Hi” but she ignored him. She didn’t want to see him. Meaning: “to run into (someone/something)”
To Go for ItExample 1:Jimmy: I would really like to get a job at Disneyland as one of the characters. I can sing and dance really well, and I think it would be a lot of fun! Shelly: Wow! That sounds great! You should definitely
DitchExample 1: Jenny: Oh, I really don’t know what to do. There is a new guy in class and he is so cute and nice! I really want to go out with him? Shelly: What? I thought you were going out with Bill? You both
Take one’s pick Example 1: Jenny: Wow, the theater is empty! I thought it would be crowded since the movie just came out. Shelly: Yes, I know. I was afraid we wouldn’t even be able to find a seat. Jenny: Well, I guess we were
JunkieExample 1: Jenny: Oh, I’m having such a hard time losing weight because I love anything with chocolate in it! I could each chocolate all day long. I just can’t resist when someone offers me chocolate candy or cake. Shelly: Wow, it sounds to me
Example 1: Sandra has been looking for a job for about a month. She had a job interview today with a great company. The company was really impressed with Sandra and offered her a job right away. The only problem is that Sandra is still
