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 […]
Camp Out
Idiom: Camp out First Example: Lenny: What are you and your family doing this weekend? Nancy: We’re going to Pismo beach. We’re still considering if we will camp out on the beach or not. Lenny: I’m not big on camping out in the wild. I only camp out in my backyard. It’s not extravagant, but it’s safe for […]
Happy Camper
Idiom: Happy Camper; used as a noun First Example: Pete: Hey Chip, what’s going on? You seem to be incredibly unhappy. Chip: Every time I almost get my work done, someone interrupts me. I’m not a happy camper. Pete: No kidding, you’ve been quite irritated for the last couple of days. I guess that project was tough […]
To let someone down
Idiom: To let someone down; used as a verb First Example: Jeffrey was sure he could make the goal, so he asked Thomas to kick him the ball. But he missed the goal and his team lost. He really let them down. Second Example: Jenna promised her mom that they would have breakfast together on Mother’s […]
A face only a mother could love
Idiom: A face only a mother could love Read the text messages between these two friends and try to guess the meaning of the idiom: A FACE ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE. _____________________________________________________ Hi Jenn, Have you met the new neighbor yet? He is so funny. He is also very smart and has traveled all over […]
(To be) a geek
Idiom: (To be) a geek Context #1: Jim: What are you doing this weekend? Carl: Well, I think I’m going to study and work on my remote control airplane. Jim: Really? You are such a geek! Carl: Yeah, I know. Everybody says that. Context #2: Sally: Did you know that Peter has a huge collection […]
To be wild about (something)
Idiom: To be wild about Meaning: To have a strong, almost uncontrollable, liking to someone or something. Context #1 – Someone has fallen in love. Matt:Leslie, I have something to confess. Leslie: Okay, what is it? Matt: Well, we’ve been spending a lot of time together these days, and well, what I’m trying to say is I’m […]
Like wildfire
Idiom: Like wildfire Meaning:Spreading, growing or gaining popularity in an accelerated way; Quickly gaining attention. Context #1 – A new song was released by a very popular music artist. Joc:Hey Clay, did you hear the new McPac-Man song? Clayton: No, why? Joc: Dude, seriously? It’s been spreading like wildfire. It’s become so popular across the world, so […]
Rocket science
Idiom: Rocket science Examples: Context #1 – Two friends are discussing the effects of illegal drugs Lars:You know, I don’t agree with what the professor said in class today. Katrina: Hmmmm? About what? Lars: He said that drugs are the biggest problem in our society today. Katrina: Well, they are really bad, especially for younger people. Lars:What about […]
Chasing rainbows
Idiom: Chasing rainbows Example 1: Sarah is so beautiful and talented! I sometimes dream about what life would be like if she were my girlfriend. I’m too shy to talk to her, but even if I could, I know I would just be chasing rainbows. There’s no way she would be interested in me. Example 2: […]
The calm before the storm
Idiom: The calm before the storm Example 1: It was just before the department store was to open on “Black Friday,” the biggest shopping day of the year. The store was very quiet, but the sales clerks knew this was just the calm before the storm.As soon as the doors open, there will be hundreds of customers […]
Pedal to the metal
Idiom: Pedal to the metal Example: Our flight is in 1 hour and we can’t miss it! Let’s go! Put the pedal to the metal! Meaning: Pedal to the medalis used to talk about driving very, very fast. When the gas pedalreaches the floor (metal),the car is traveling at maximum speed. This expression is often used as an […]
