Commonly used english part 16 doc
Commonly used english part 16 doc
... one's tracks
- to collapse from exhaustion
The runner dropped in his tracks during the last part of the race.
drop in the bucket
- a small amount
The money that my friend repaid me was ... or suggestion about something
The clerk dropped a hint that he wanted to transfer to the new department.
drop around
- to come for a visit
My friend plans to drop around for a visit t...
Commonly used english part 17 docx
... soul in the apartment building.
every minute counts
- time is very important
Every minute counts when the fire department goes to fight a fire.
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eyes are ...
The couple moved to the country in order to have more elbow room.
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express (one's) anger
- to release one's anger
The man often loses his temper .....
Commonly used english part 25 docx
... nerve to ask my friend about his new job.
get used to (someone or something)
- to become accustomed to someone or something
I am slowly getting used to my new job.
get what`s coming to one
...
- to get into a position superior to someone
I got the upper hand during my dispute with the apartment manager.
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get-up-and-go
- energy, enthusiasm, d...
Commonly used english part 28 docx
... oneself (without a date - usually used for men)
I decided to go stag to the wedding.
go steady with (someone)
- to date the same person all the time (usually used for teenagers)
My sister ... wall and the green sofa do not go together in the apartment.
go too far
- to do more than is acceptable
The man went too far when he accused his boss of lying.
go under
- to fail
T...
Commonly used english part 52 doc
... myself when I dropped the plate of crackers at the party.
make a living
- earn enough money to live
He cannot make a living by only doing a part- time job.
make a long story short
- bring ... about her new and rich
boyfriend.
make a hit
- be successful
Her cake made a hit at the party.
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make eyes at (someone)
- flirt with someone, look at...
Commonly used english part 56 doc
... charged by the police with stealing money
from his company.
the name of the game
- the main part of a matter
The name of the game is selling cars and not worrying about other things.
name ... neck and neck in the race to win the national championship.
neck of the woods
- an area or part of the country
He has never been to my neck of the woods since he was a child.
need...
Commonly used english part 58 doc
... enough to be allowed to do something (vote,drink etc.)
When my cousin came of age we had a big party for him to celebrate.
of age
- to be fully developed, to be mature
Rapid transportation ...
ocean(s) of (something)
- a very large amount of something
There was oceans of food at the party.
odd man out
- an unusual person or thing
I always feel that I am the odd man out when
Commonly used english part 60 doc
... suddenly arrived on my doorstep.
on (someone's) head
- on someone's own self (often used with blame)
The responsibility for fixing the computer was again on my head.
on (someone ... say-so
- with someone's permission or authority
I was able to ask for a new stove on the apartment manager's say-so.
on (someone's) shoulders
- to be someone's resp...
Commonly used english part 61 doc
... cheat you out of your money."
on the market
- to be available for sale
I have seen many used cameras on the market recently.
on the mend
- to be in the process of healing or becoming ... time
Our train arrived exactly on time.
on tiptoe
- to be standing or walking on the front part of the feet
I walked around the house on tiptoe so that I would not wake up my family...
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