Complete Guide to Form I-20 for International Students in the United States
Planning to study in the United States? Then you’ll need to understand one essential document before anything else: the Form I-20. This form is your official ticket to becoming an international student. It proves your eligibility, helps you apply for a student visa in the USA, and allows you to maintain legal status once you […]
Get out of here
Context #1 Sam:Guess what? I got a new car. I got a brand new BMW. Chris:Get out of here! Sam: Really! Context #2 Sharon: I finally broke up with Matt. Tammy: Now way. Get out of here! Sharon: Really. This time it’s is over. Meaning: “to get out of here” is a common idiom that […]
To sit on the fence
Definition: Avoid making a decision or choice Henry: Hi Vinicius! Have you decided what class you want to take next session? Vinicius: No I’m still sitting on the fence. Henry: Which class are you on the fence about? Vinicius: I will either take Advanced Conversation or Level 7, but I’m trying to figure out which […]
To be in someone's shoes
Context #1 Christine: I heard that Jane’s going to break up with her boyfriend. Veronica: Yeah, she caught him cheating on her. I would break up with him too if I were in her shoes. Context #2 David: Due to the recent budget cuts, I have to lay off 2 people next month. Steve: That’s going to […]
A small world
Context #1 Tom: So Sara, where are you from?Sara: I’m from California.Tom: Really? Me too! Where in California?Sarah: I’m from San Diego. How about you?Tom: I’m from San Diego too. Wow! It’s a small world! Context #2 Chris: You know that new girl in our class? Well, I just found out that we grew up […]
Cut the mustard
Context #1 John: Who are you going to choose for the front desk staff position? Wick: I’m not sure yet. Both candidates are smart, but neither can cut the mustard. John: You have to pick one of them though, right? Wick: Not if they can’t meet our standards. Context #2 Paulie: I’m not worried about next […]
Cross that bridge when you/we get there
Context #1 Don: I have to think about so many things. It’s driving me crazy. Kelly: Well, do you have to make your decision about all of those things now? Don: I have to decide if I want to buy these two different suits, but I have to finish this work first. Kelly: Then don’t […]
To fall short (of)
Context #1: Gabriel: Do you have any idea what this meeting is about today? Katie: Apparently, we fell short of our monthly goal again. Gabriel: Oh no! I thought sales were up this month. Katie: Maybe in your department, but overall, our sales are down. Meaning: The expression “to fall short (of)” means to fail […]
To burn the midnight oil
Context #1: Ted and Wilma just finished an exam… Ted: How was the exam? Wilma: I think I did well, but I’m so tired, I don’t know for sure. Ted: Really? What happened? Wilma: I was getting ready for bed when I discovered that I didn’t read three chapters of the text book. Ted: Oh […]
To go overboard
Idiom: To go overboard – to be very enthusiastic; to do or say too much because a person is too enthusiastic about something; to do something in an extreme or excessive way. Context #1 – Two friends are talking at a party Tina: Did you see Maria? I mean, I know this is supposed to be […]
Sick
Context #1: Tom: Have you seen the new Star Wars movie yet?Jim: Yeah, I saw it last night. It was so sick!Tom: I know! I think it is the best one yet. Context #2: Sara: On Saturday we went to the street skateboarding championships, and it was so cool! Kim: I bet! I can’t believe […]
Cream of the crop
Context #1: Joe: Have you decided who you’re going to hire for the open position in the accounting department? Sam: Well, I interviewed about 8 people and now I’m down to the cream of the crop. There are 2 people I am still considering, and need to make my final decision by Friday. Context #2: Christa: […]
