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...

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... 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 so...

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... 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 w...

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... 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....

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... 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 trou...

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... 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....

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... 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...

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... 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 ....

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... 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 .....

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... - 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 ....

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