Idiom: to scrape together (used as a verb) First Example: The college students didn’t think they’d have enough money to pay their rent. They sold some stuff and borrowed from their parents and they finally scraped together what they needed just in time. Meaning: The
Idiom: to live within one’s means (used as a verb) First Example: Angela is in debt. She hasn’t been living within her means this past year, using credit cards to pay for everything. Now she has to move back into her parents’ house so she
verb, expression – to go out and have fun, have a good time. Use: William and Cheryl stand outside a convenience store. Cheryl scratches a lottery ticket. William: I wish we could get out and do something fun tonight. But I don’t get paid until next
Idiom: to grill someone; used as a verb First Example: Theresa was really grilling Harry on their first date. She was sure asking him all these questions about his preferences. He eventuall had to ask her to stop. Second Example: When Janice said she hadn’t
Idiom: To line (someone or something) up Example: Context #1 – Students are trying to plan a surprise party for their teacher Jeff:Next Friday is our teacher’s last day of class before she moves to China. I think we should line something up for her surprise farewell party. Something really big!!
Idiom: (To have money) burn a hole in someone’s pocket; used as a verb Example: When his mother gave the little boy his allowance, she told him not to “spend it all in one place.” But the money was burning a hole in his pocket, so he spent
Idiom: To drop the ball Example: Last week, my wife received all of our monthly bills. She wrote the checks, put them in envelopes and asked me to mail them the next day. I forgot. Now all of our bills are late. I can’t believe
Idiom: To be a cheapskate Example: Marc: OMG! Eric is such a cheapskate! He brought a tiny bag of candies for Peter’s kids on their birthday! Anne: Really? I can’t believe it. I know he likes to save money, but they are his nephews! Marc:
Idiom: To imbue with Example #1: Saul: What should we teach during summer camp this year? Jay: I’m not sure, but remember last year’s camp? Our teachers really imbued us with a positive attitude. Saul: That’s because we had a mature leadership crew last year. Jay:I’m sure they imbued us with good values so we
Idiom: To run for Example I: Hillary: Bill, I think I’m going to run for President in the next election. Bill: That would be great. I’m sure you will do a great job. Maria: Many people suggested I didn’t run for it this time around, but
