Context #1 Jim: Man! We cooked a huge turkey last night for Thanksgiving! Todd: So I guess you had a lot of leftovers. Jim: Yeah! I’m going to be eating turkey sandwiches for the next week. Context #2 Sarah: We had a really nice Thanksgiving
Example 1: Johnny: Hey Daniel, are you really going to compete in a doubleheader? Isn’t your leg hurt? Daniel: Don’t worry Johnny, I know one competition right after the other might sound crazy, but I can handle it. Johnny: What if someone sweeps your leg or
Example 1: James: I’m going to buy a laptop for $800.00 Leo: What?! That’s expensive! Have you shopped around for cheaper ones? James: Not, really… Leo: You should! I’m sure you can find one for way less than $800.00 James: Good idea! Example 2: Gina:
Idiom: Well-oiled machine Meaning:Working in a proper and successful way; a well-oiled system or company that operates without problems. Context #1 – Caris is just starting a new job at Minefield Company. Larry:Welcome to Minefield Company! Is this your first day working here? Caris: Yes, it is.
Idiom: To get roasted Context #1: Jim (On Monday): What did you do this weekend? Tommy: I went to the beach all day yesterday, and I forgot to put on sunblock. Jim: Uh-oh. Did you get sunburned? Tommy: My shoulders got so roasted that I couldn’t
Idiom: to sneak into Context #1: Jim: So we are going to the movies tonight, right? Sam: Yeah, the show starts at 7pm. Jim: Ok, you know the candy and food at the theater is so expensive! Sam: I know! I think I’ll buy some
