Discovering the Magic of a Los Angeles Vacation Exchange
Undertaking a Vacation English Program in Los Angeles offers several advantages. The city provides an ideal environment for honing your English language skills, with the opportunity to interact with native speakers. Additionally, the pleasant and sunny climate is perfect for escaping the winter or enjoying pleasant vacations year-round. The cultural diversity of Los Angeles is […]
Wet Blanket
Example: Kim: I can’t wait to go to Bangkok. It’s going to be so much fun. There are so many places to see. Vijo: I hate the city. I prefer a more quiet countryside place. The city is for unstable people. Kim: Oh, don’t be such a wet blanket. Why do you always have to […]
A bee in her/his/my bonnet
Example 1: Debbie has been really unhappy recently. I thought she was just busy and maybe a little stressed out. It turns out she’s had a bee in her bonnet about something I said to her last week. She was complaining that she never has money. She goes to school full time, but she still […]
To Scratch the surface
Example 1: Katya: Hey,Yuko! What did you learn about in school today? Yuko: Our professor talked about space. We learned about stars, planets, and black holes. It was so interesting! Katya: Wow! I’ve always wondered if there could be life on other planets. Did you learn about that? Yuko: No, our lesson was only one […]
Stand over someone
Example 1: Lina: How was your math test? Matthew: It was OK, but it was hard for me to focus. My teacher was standing over me during the whole test. I think she was watching me to see if I made any mistakes, but it was very distracting. Lina: That’s strange. When I took the test she stood […]
Keep me in the loop/ be in the loop
Example 1: Seth: So what’s happening for Marty’s birthday on Friday? John: We’re meeting at 6 pm for dinner at the new restaurant in downtown. Do you know which one it is? Seth: Yes, I’ve seen it but I can’t remember the name. Anyway, I’ll be there! Keep me in the loop in case anything […]
Crocodile tears
Meaning: A display of an emotion that is not real; or showing an emotion but not feeling that emotion. If a person is not sad but wants to look sad, he or she will shed crocodile tears, meaning that person is acting sad rather than feeling sad. People often use the verbs “cry,” “shed,” or […]
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 be in hot water
Context #1: James is met at home by his angry mother Mother: You are in hot water, young man! James: Why? What did I do? Mother: You took the car without asking. Now you come home – and it’s 2:00 am! You didn’t call or tell me where you were! James: But, Mom, I couldn’t […]
Hot potato
Context #1 Two friends discussing personal problems Jon: What’s up Aaron? What did you want to talk about? Aaron: I’m going to travel with my girlfriend to her home country, but it seems her parents don’t really want to meet me because I’m from a different culture. Jon: Oh wow! It seems you have a hot potato in […]
A penny for your thoughts
Context #1 Friends making a decision about where to take a trip Natalie: I was thinking about the restaurants we should visit while in San Francisco. I have so many I want to go to. What about you? Robert: I don’t know what to say. Whatever is fine. Natalie: Hey, we’re doing this together right? A penny for […]
To Munch Out
Context #1 –Roommates watching TV at home Vanessa: Hi Brad. I just bought some hamburgers and fries from In-N-Out. Set up the table so that we can munch out while watching Game of Thrones! Brad: Really? Actually, I bought some food from In-N-Out too. I think we have way too much food! Vanessa: Not at […]
