Commonly used english part 2 ppt

... addition, also, too I plan to take a computer course this summer as well. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 20 at bay - at a distance We tried to keep the dog at bay when we entered the building. ... girls walked arm in arm to school. armed and dangerous - to have a weapon that may be used (usually used for a criminal) The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested...

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... man was very successful but it was at the expense of his family and health. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 22 at large - to be free, to not be captured The criminal was at large for many months. ... something) - to be confused about something, to be lost Most members of the class were at sea when the teacher tried to explain the difficult theory. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 28 ave...

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... continue, to keep doing something as before We were permitted to carry on with the party after we talked to the apartment manager. carry out (something) - to do something, to put something (a ... you please come and call for me before you go to the game." Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 72 by means of - with the use of something We were able to enter the old building by...

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... believes that the plans for the new community center will never come about. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 92 chicken out (of something) - to stop doing something because of fear I chickened ... to return without anything Nobody came away empty-handed at the end of the birthday party. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 93 chisel (someone) out of (something) - to cheat someone to get money...

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... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 120 cross one`s mind - to think of something, to occur to someone It crossed my mind ... who copies another person`s work or actions The little boy was accused of being a copycat by the other children. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 114 cost a pretty penny - to cost a lot of money ... back the money next week. Cross my heart and hope to die."...

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... eat more potatoes. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 1 42 doll (oneself) up - to dress in fancy clothes She was all dolled up for the party at the downtown hotel. dollar for dollar ... - to be ruined/wasted All of our plans went down the tubes after my friend refused to join us. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 146 down to earth - to be sensible and practical My mother is...

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... teacher was in the school. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 22 2 get a wiggle on - to hurry up, to get going "Get a wiggle on. I want to arrive at the party before the other guests." ... clothes I usually get dressed up when I go to a nice restaurant. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 22 4 get around - to go to different places, to move about My friend gets around a...

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... confused "I`m sorry but I got mixed up with the dates. That`s why I came today." Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 23 6 get one's just deserts - to get what one deserves The apartment ... will be able to spend less time working. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 23 8 get out of hand - to get out of control The party was beginning to get out of hand so we asked everyo...

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... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 357 to hook up (something) - connect or fit something together After we moved into our new apartment we had to hook up the phone. ... else. holy cats - used to express strong feelings of astonishment, pleasure or anger "Holy cats, the water is rising over the river bank." holy cow - used to express strong ... were finally able to reach...

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... do My uncle is in his second childhood and has just bought a sports car. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 3 82 in hand - under control The teacher had the class in hand when the principal came ... situation that comes naturally to someone She is in her element being in charge of the new sales department. in one`s face - abruptly, unexpectedly The plan blew up in our face just as we...

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