Context #1 – Two friends talking Victoria: Did you hear the news? Brandon: No, what happened? Victoria: Do you know that older man who lives down the street from us? Brandon: Oh, yes. I do. Victoria: Well, he bought the farm yesterday. Brandon: Really? But
Context #1 Sam: Last night we found this really awesome restaurant for authentic southern BBQ! Tony: Really? Where is it? Sam: It’s a tiny little hole in the wall right on the corner of Main St. and First. The food is cheap and delicious! Context
Example 1: Dad: Hey Johnny, it’s almost 3 o’clock. Your guests should be arriving soon. Johnny: Dad, I’m not popular. I bet no one will come. I invited everyone in my class to the party, but I bet we’ll be here alone. Dad: Well son, I
First Example: Freddie: I’m going to organize the biggest party of all time. Mick: Dude, you rock! When is this party going to take place? Freddie: We’re going to rent an entire farm and set up a massive sound system that all the neighbors will
First Example: Nancy: What are you wearing for the costume party? Marco: I’m going to wear a bear hat, a penguin coat, and cheetah pants. I’ll be the weird one of the party. Nancy: You’re really going to let your freak flag fly, huh? Marco:
Meaning: Chat or talk to someone in a very casual, fun way Context #1 – Two students are talking about going on Spring Break Jaffer: I can’t wait until the end of this term! I really need a break from studying. Katrina: I know. It’s nice to
Meaning: To annoy or bother someone Context #1 – Two students are talking after class Jackie:You know that girl in the red shirt who sits in back of the class? Pippy: Hmmm…let me think. Oh, yes! The really tall girl. Jackie: Yes, that one! She bugs me
Context 1: Example: Natalia: Victor! Mind if I eat lunch with you? Victor: Sure, if you want Natalia: What’s wrong? Why do you seem so upset? Victor: I just got reamed out by my boss
Idiom: To kick (something) around; used as a verb First Example: Dawn: How is the screenplay that you’re writing with Janet? Jeff: Truthfully, we’re kind of stuck. We can’t settle on an ending. Dawn: Oh? Jeff: We’ve got a few ideas we’re kicking around at the
Idiom: A night on the town Meaning:an evening when people go various places and enjoy different types of entertainment such as dancing in a nightclub, eating in a restaurant, or drinking in a bar. Context #1 – Kiki just graduated from UCLA and her friend
