Commonly used english part 33 ppt

... story about the tire marks in front of our house. cog in the machine - a small and unimportant part of a large organization The employees felt like they were only cogs in the machine so the ... alive - to brighten up and become active The girl finally came alive and began to enjoy the party. come along - to make progress, to thrive The work on our new house is coming along ... empty-handed - to return without anything Nobody came away empty-handed at the end of the birthday party. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 93 chisel (someone) out of (something) - to cheat someone...

Commonly used english part 2 ppt

... girls walked arm in arm to school. armed and dangerous - to have a weapon that may be used (usually used for a criminal) The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested him. ... but never really do it Our boss is all talk and no action and nothing new is ever done in our department. all the livelong day - throughout the whole day I know the words to the song, “I've ... sweetness and light after she does something bad. all systems go - everything is ready (often used when a rocket is launched) It was all systems go so we began the installation of the new computer...

Commonly used english part 3 ppt

... was at sea for several months when he was a young man. at sea (about something) - to be confused about something, to be lost Most members of the class were at sea when the teacher tried to...

Commonly used english part 8 pptx

... continue, to keep doing something as before We were permitted to carry on with the party after we talked to the apartment manager. carry out (something) - to do something, to put something (a ... someone I plan to call on my brother during my holidays. call on (someone) - to ask someone to participate in something or contribute something The teacher called on me three times to answer ... loan. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 73 by the month - one month at a time The rent for our apartment is paid by the month. by the same token - similarly, moreover "By the same token,...

Commonly used english part 12 pptx

... day. a copycat - someone who copies another person`s work or actions The little boy was accused of being a copycat by the other children. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 114 cost a pretty ... already quit his job. control the purse strings - to be in charge of the money My mother always used to control the purse strings in our family. cook one`s goose - to ruin one`s chances The ... until the last week of classes. crack a joke - to tell a joke The man was a lot of fun at the party because he was always cracking jokes. crack a smile - to let a smile show on one`s face...

Commonly used english part 15 ppt

... to deceive someone, to promise one thing and then do another The man tried to double-cross his partner but was caught and sent to jail. double-talk - talk or words that appear to mean something ... down the tubes - to be ruined/wasted All of our plans went down the tubes after my friend refused to join us. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 146 down to earth - to be sensible and practical ... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 142 doll (oneself) up - to dress in fancy clothes She was all dolled up for the party at the downtown hotel. dollar for dollar - considering the cost Dollar for dollar, going...

Commonly used english part 23 ppt

... different cities. get around to (do something) - to finally find time to do something The apartment manager finally got around to fixing our bath. get at (someone or something) - to ... get a wiggle on - to hurry up, to get going "Get a wiggle on. I want to arrive at the party before the other guests." get a word in - to find a chance to say something when ... enthusiasm, to lose one's control or judgement I got carried away yesterday and cleaned all of my apartment. get close to (someone) - to become close friends with someone The woman tried very...

Commonly used english part 24 ppt

... confused "I`m sorry but I got mixed up with the dates. That`s why I came today." Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 236 get one's just deserts - to get what one deserves The apartment ... out of bed on the wrong side as she is not talking to anyone today. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 233 get off (someone`s) back - to leave someone alone and not bother him or her I wish that ... determine where one is When I got my bearings I was able to easily find my way around the big department store. get one's comeuppance - to get the punishment that one deserves The...

Commonly used english part 33 pps

... have (something) on - have plans for a particular time I have something on this afternoon so I can't go to the park. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 330 have to live with (something) - ... be a good teacher. . (go) haywire - become broken or confused The plan went haywire when our directions became confused. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 326 have (something) on file ... second thoughts about buying a new motorcycle. have seen better days - be worn out or well -used My bicycle has seen better days and soon I will need to buy a new one. have (someone) in...

Commonly used english part 36 ppt

... else. holy cats - used to express strong feelings of astonishment, pleasure or anger "Holy cats, the water is rising over the river bank." holy cow - used to express strong ... hop, skip and a jump - a short distance The hospital was a hop, skip, and a jump from our new apartment. hop to it - get started, start a job We must hop to it and try to finish this job ... plan/action The peace agreement between the two countries was like a house of cards and fell apart as soon as a minor problem occurred. How about? - will you have something or will you...

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