Commonly used english part 6 ppsx

... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 56 break in (someone or something) - to train someone to do a job, to make something the right ... We must break down these figures for further study. break down (something) - to divide into parts, to separate into simpler substances We tried to break down the sentence for further study. ... break the ice - to relax and start a conversation in a formal situation Nobody was enjoying the party until the host was able to break the ice. break the news (to someone) - to tell someone...

Commonly used english part 9 ppsx

... alarmed about something The soccer player caused a stir when he began to criticize the referee. cause eyebrows to raise - to shock people I caused eyebrows to raise when I decided not to ... cause tongues to wag - to give people something to gossip about My sister caused tongues to wag when she came to the party without her husband. cave in - to weaken and be forced to give something ... enters a building by climbing a wall etc. Our stereo was stolen when a cat burglar entered our apartment. cat gets one`s tongue - the inability to say something I think that the cat got our...

Commonly used english part 22 ppsx

... for a cheap price. get a bright idea - to have a clever thought or idea occur to you (often used as sarcasm) My father got the bright idea that he should buy a motorcycle. get a checkup ... (something) - to prepare for something The city is gearing up for the Olympic games. gee whiz - used as an exclamation to show surprise or other strong feelings "Gee whiz! Are we really ... after its citizens with good medical care from cradle to grave. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 2 16 full of oneself - to be conceited, to be self-important The girl was full of herself and...

Commonly used english part 30 ppsx

... unopposed They won the game hands down over the other team. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 2 96 hang loose - relax, remain calm I want to stay at home this weekend and hang loose. hang ... hang in the balance - have two equally possible results, be uncertain After the opposition party won the election whether or not the new highway will be built hangs in the balance. hang ... not quit your job even if you hate the supervisor." Hang it! - a rather old expression used to express annoyance or disappointment "Hang it", the man said when he hit his finger...

Commonly used english part 59 ppsx

... the problem was caused by the other department. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 590 on an even keel - to be in a well-ordered situation/condition We got the new department running ... grounds of a college or university The used bookstore was off campus but it was very popular with the university students. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 5 86 off the hook - to be out of trouble ... and should be ignored by everybody. off the beaten track - to be not well known or often used, to be unusual Last night we went to a small restaurant that was off the beaten track. off...

Commonly used english part 63 ppsx

... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 62 6 The door is out of kilter and does not open very well. out of line - to be unacceptable, ... never accept it. out of luck - without good luck I was out of luck and could not find the part for my computer printer at any local store. out of necessity - because of necessity, ... mind to buy a new computer just before he went overseas to work. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 62 2 out cold - to be unconscious, to have fainted The patient was out cold when the nurse...

Commonly used english part 74 ppsx

... something The car ran into the truck on the highway. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 7 36 run a risk of (something) - to be open to danger or loss You run a risk of going to jail ... things We ran around all day and now we are very tired. run around in circles - to act confused, to do a lot but accomplish little I have been running around in circles all day but I can`t ... (someone) - to be in the same place as other people, to meet and mix with other people At the party we were able to rub shoulders with many important people. rub off on (someone) - to transmit...

Commonly used english part 92 ppsx

... two hours last night. tie up with (someone or something) - to enter into an association or partnership with someone or something Our company decided to tie up with a company from Sweden ... since he bought his new car. to the last - to the end, to the conclusion We stayed at the party to the last and then helped clean the hall. to the letter - exactly, precisely The police ... subject After walking all day I am tired to say the least. to some extent - to some degree, partly My answer to the professor's question was correct to some extent but in general it...

Commonly used english part 97 ppsx

... up with the new supervisor? He seems very angry this morning." Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 966 wear the pants in a family - be the boss in a family She is very strong and is the one ... put a lot of wear and tear on their car during their long holiday. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 962 want for nothing - have everything one needs or wishes My sister and her husband both have ... his best friend's dirty linen in public after he became angry. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 967 weigh down on (someone) - something worries or depresses someone The man's problems...

Commonly used english part 1 pdf

... - all types of people or things There were all manner of people at the party. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 1 Commonly- Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs What is the meaning of idioms? ... all ears - to be eager to listen to someone "I`m all ears, please tell me about the party." Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 10 all night long - throughout the whole night We ... nothing - everything, one hundred percent of something It is all or nothing. If I cannot fully participate in the meeting I will not attend. all-out-effort - a very good and thorough effort...

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