Pull Christmas Crackers
Context #1 Family sitting down for Christmas dinner Dad: OK everyone. Let’s sit down to eat Christmas dinner! Jason: Dad, can we pull the Christmas crackers now? Dad: Sure, Jason! Go ahead. Jason: Pulling Christmas cracker with his sister and it makes a “bang.” Mother: Oh, look at those cute little toys. OK, Jason, now let […]
Christmas came early
Context #1 “Christmas came early for Disney. Their latest film ‘The Jungle Book’, starring Neel Sethi, made $27 million dollars in its opening weekend.” When a happy surprise arrives before Christmas, like a hot new date, awesome gift or magical experience. Context #2 Ralph: Oh, man! It’s only 10:00 am and that loaf I dropped felt […]
To slip (my, his, her) mind
Context #1: Terrence dials a number on his cell phone. His friend, Will, answers. Will: Hello? Terrence:Will? Where are you? Will: At home. What are you doing, Terrence? Terrence: Waiting for you! We agreed to meet in Downtown, remember? Will: I’m so sorry, Will. It totally slipped my mind. I’m on my way! Context #2: Linda and […]
