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...

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... 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...

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... free newspaper to every living soul in the apartment building. every minute counts - time is very important Every minute counts when the fire department goes to fight a fire. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com ... our camping trip. everything humanly possible - everything in the range of human powers The doctors did everything humanly possible to save the man after the accident. the e...

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... 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. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 248 get-up-and-go - energy, enthusiasm, d...

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... 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...

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... 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. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 519 make eyes at (someone) - flirt with someone, look at...

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... 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...

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... 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

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... while I wait for the contest to begin. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 609 on the wagon - to be not drinking alcohol (usually used for someone who has a drinking problem) He has been on the wagon ... 604 on the horns of a dilemma - to be bothered by having to decide between two things/people We were on the horns of a dilemma as we tried to decide if we should move or stay in our...

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