Commonly used english part 97 ppsx

... before you tell your boss what you want. welcome to do something - be free to do something The apartment manager said we were welcome to park our car anywhere. well and good - good, satisfactory ... person who discourages others from having fun He is a wet blanket so we never invite him to our parties. wet one`s whistle - have a drink (especially alcohol) They decided to stop at a...

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... 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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... 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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... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 297 hang out one`s shingle - notify the public of the opening of an office - especially an office ... 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...

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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 ... 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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... 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, ... place - to be in the wrong place, to be at the wrong time, to be improper His comments at the party were out of place. He should have said them another time. out-of-pocket expenses - the .....

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... 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 tra...

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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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... - 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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