Commonly used english part 9 ppsx
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 so...
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Commonly used english part 6 ppsx
... 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 som...
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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 w...
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Commonly used english part 30 ppsx
... rule that says you can`t use a cellular phone in the train. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 299 as hard as nails - physically very fit and strong, rough He is as hard as nails and is ... rather old expression used to express annoyance or disappointment "Hang it", the man said when he hit his finger with the hammer. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 294 hands off - leave...
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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 ... next year`s budget. off campus - to be not on the grounds of a college or university The used bookstore was off campus but it was very popular with the university students. Mr_doody200...
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Commonly used english part 63 ppsx
... 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, ... is an out-and-out liar and nobody believes anything that he says. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 6 29 out of sight - to be unbelievable/stunning The view from the tower was absolutely out ....
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Commonly used english part 74 ppsx
... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 7 39 run hot and cold - to be sometimes good/useful/effective/positive and sometimes the opposite ... 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...
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Commonly used english part 92 ppsx
... at the party to the last and then helped clean the hall. to the letter - exactly, precisely The police officer always follows the law to the letter. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 91 8 to ... quickly Time flies and suddenly summer was over and autumn had begun. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 91 9 to the best of one's ability - as well as one is able I always play sports to th...
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Commonly used english part 97 ppsx
... is always wearing expensive clothes and driving a nice car. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 96 9 what Idioms what about - about or concerning something I know that he wants to borrow ... put a lot of wear and tear on their car during their long holiday. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 96 2 want for nothing - have everything one needs or wishes My sister and her husband both .....
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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 ....
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