Example 1: Sherman is really crazy about Star Wars. Every year, he attends the Star Wars convention dressed as Darth Vader. He collects all the action figures and toys he can find. Sherman even named his new puppy Princess Leia! I hope he can find
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
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
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.
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
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 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,”
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
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
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.
