Commonly used english part 2 ppt

... addition, also, too I plan to take a computer course this summer as well. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 20 at bay - at a distance We tried to keep the dog at bay when we entered the building. ... 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. ... scene - to appear in a certain place When the fire department arrived on the scene the fire was finished. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 18 as well as - in addition to "Please...

Commonly used english part 3 ppt

... man was very successful but it was at the expense of his family and health. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 22 at large - to be free, to not be captured The criminal was at large for many months. ... something) - to be confused about something, to be lost Most members of the class were at sea when the teacher tried to explain the difficult theory. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 28 avenue of escape ... someone The man has been at odds with his boss over his new sales territory. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 21 at fault - to be responsible for something, to be to blame for something The truck...

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 ... you please come and call for me before you go to the game." Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 72 by means of - with the use of something We were able to enter the old building by ... (someone) - to ask someone to participate in something or contribute something The teacher called on me three times to answer questions in the class. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 77 call out...

Commonly used english part 33 ppt

... believes that the plans for the new community center will never come about. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 92 chicken out (of something) - to stop doing something because of fear I chickened ... 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 to get money ... finally cleared up the problem that we were having with our computers. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 91 cheek by jowl - side by side, in close intimacy The fans entered the stadium...

Commonly used english part 12 pptx

... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 120 cross one`s mind - to think of something, to occur to someone It crossed my mind ... 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 penny - to cost a lot of money ... back the money next week. Cross my heart and hope to die." Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 1 12 conk out - to fall asleep quickly with great fatigue As soon as we returned from...

Commonly used english part 15 ppt

... eat more potatoes. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 1 42 doll (oneself) up - to dress in fancy clothes She was all dolled up for the party at the downtown hotel. dollar for dollar ... - 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 My mother is ... government began to draw fire when they announced changes in the health care system. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 143 a dose of one's own medicine - the same kind of treatment that one...

Commonly used english part 23 ppt

... teacher was in the school. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 22 2 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." ... clothes I usually get dressed up when I go to a nice restaurant. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 22 4 get around - to go to different places, to move about My friend gets around and ... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 22 7 get cracking - to hurry up, to start moving fast, to get started We must get cracking...

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 23 6 get one's just deserts - to get what one deserves The apartment ... will be able to spend less time working. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 23 8 get out of hand - to get out of control The party was beginning to get out of hand so we asked everyone to ... someone The woman's constant complaining is beginning to get on my nerves. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 23 2 get nowhere fast - to make no progress We are getting nowhere fast in our effort...

Commonly used english part 36 ppt

... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 357 to hook up (something) - connect or fit something together After we moved into our new apartment we had to hook up the phone. ... 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 ... were finally able to reach an agreement to buy the antique car. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 3 52 hold (someone) down - try to keep someone from succeeding The president of the...

Commonly used english part 39 ppt

... do My uncle is in his second childhood and has just bought a sports car. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 3 82 in hand - under control The teacher had the class in hand when the principal came ... situation that comes naturally to someone She is in her element being in charge of the new sales department. in one`s face - abruptly, unexpectedly The plan blew up in our face just as we were ... imagination In my mind`s eye I tried to imagine that I was on a nice sunny beach. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 384 in kind - payment for something with some goods rather than money We will...

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