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Burning question
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Dictionary of English Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions
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A bit much
If ...
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Death of a thousand cuts
If something is suffering the death of a thousand cuts, or death by a thousa...
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Argue the toss
(UK) If you argue the toss, you refuse to accept a decision and argue about it.
Arm and a leg
If something ... end.
Climb on the bandwagon
When people climb on the bandwagon they do something because it is popular and everyone else is doing it.
Close at hand
If something is close at hand,...
... a move on."
82. get one's wires crossed: be confused or mistaken about something.
Sources: the Internet
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Common Idioms and Expressions ThaoThy’s
Common Idioms and Expressions
Here ... up and running: (for a technological process) be operational; be ready to use .
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Common Idioms and Expressions ThaoThy’s
“Dave's ESL Cafe on the...
... general, invitation
and rejecting invitation in English and Vietnamese in particular.
Chapter II gives the ways of rejecting invitation in English and
Vietnamese and the differences and similarities ... similarities and differences in using refusal
of invitation in English and Vietnamese.
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{3}a. Move out of the way!
b. Do you have to stand in front of the TV?...
... BACKGROUND
1 .Idioms in English
1.1. Definition of idioms
1.2. Features of idioms
2.Proverbs in English
2.1. Definition of idioms
2.2. Features of idioms
3.Distinction between English idioms and ...
4.Role of idioms and proverbs in life
CHAPTER II: ENGLISH IDIOMS AND PROVERBS EXPRESSING
HUMAN FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS
2.1.Overview on English idioms a...
... LEARN ENGLISH
IDIOMS AND PROVERBS
Each language has its own idioms and proverbs. They are the quintessence of
the language and contribute to the colour of the language.
It is the idioms and ... expressions make the English sound very warm, easy-going,
interesting and creative.
To learn, remember and use English idioms and proverbs effectively, students...
... job
2. Boring and detailed work, such as examining documents for mistakes, can be described as…
(a) hammer and chisel work (b) nut and bolt work (c) bucket and spade work (d) pick
and shovel work
3. ... of phrasal verbs that use turn, and decide
which particle or particles (around, back, on, etc) can be used to complete them.
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Phrasal verbs, idioms and other expressions...
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expressions have a negative connotation and are not very polite, so you should be careful
how you use them!
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Idioms and other expressions for describing character
and personality
anorak bigmouth bunny ... very
clever and important
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Idioms and other expressions using clothes
There are several items of clothing hidden in the box below. You will find these by reading
f...