Saul: Today was such a good soccer game. I didn’t think I would score so many goals. Jay:Duh, everyone knows you’re second to none. You’re the best player in the league. Saul: I didn’t really think about it that way. I’m glad people can see how hard
Idiom: to rip off (verb), a rip-off (noun) – to steal something from another person; to cheat or trick someone into spending more money on a product than what it is worth. Context #1 – Friends are taking a tour of Los Angeles Dan: Let’s go
Context #1: Kirk: We gotta leave soon if we’re going to make the play. Jake: I just made dinner. Kirk: Then let’s gobble it up; we have to leave in 10 minutes. Jake: Ugh. I shouldn’t have bothered making anything nice. Kirk: Sorry, but I
Idiom: to get knocked up – to get (someone) pregnant Context #1 – At a party with friends James: I can’t figure out what do bring for my brother’s bachelor party next week. Candy: Your brother is getting married? I didn’t know. James: Yeah, he knocked up his girlfriend and
Idiom: Off the Beaten Track/Path – in or into an isolated place; in a place where very few people go; a place not known by the general public Context #1 – Roommates at home Vanessa: Hey, Brad! I’ve been looking all over for you. Where have
Context #1: I just want to relax this weekend. I don’t want to study. I don’t want to clean or do laundry. I just want to relax. Maybe I’ll watch something on Netflix or take a long nap. I might call up some friends
Context #1 Leo: How’s the job hunting going? Janice: Not so great. I’ve been pounding the pavement all week, I’ve emailed out over 40 resumes, and I still haven’t gotten an interview! Leo: Sorry to hear that. But you’ll find something. Janice: I know. That’s why I’m
Context #1 Laurie: Hey Alfonso! Wait, why are you all sweaty? Alfonso: I almost missed the bus. Laurie: What? You’re always on time! Alfonso: Normally, but I forgot to change my clocks after the time change and only realized when I looked at my phone,
Context #1 Dana: Karen, I need to buy a new shirt for my company dinner tomorrow night. I think I’m going to buy one of these two. What do you think? Which one? Karen: Well, the red one with the yellow sleeves is interesting – and bright.
