It makes me annoyed that Jocelyn didn't call to cancel our appointment. Matt: Have you heard the news? A whole block was affected. Lisa: Really? Matt: More than ten, I believe. Haven't you seen the smoke in the air? Lisa: Yes, I wondered what that was. Doesn't the fire department have the fire under control by now? Matt: No, it doesn't. I would be very angry if it was my business. Matt: Let's hope so. To burn out means that electrical equipment becomes hot from overuse and stops functioning.
To break down means that something stops functioning mechanically, whether from overuse or not. Don't give up yet! The majority of the investors at the shareholders' meeting urged the resignation of the chairman of the board. How many people appeared for the baseball game yesterday? My reason for voting "no" is very apparent: I disagree completely with the position of other committee mem- bers on this matter.
There was a big traffic jam on the freeway when a truck stopped functioning in one of the middle lanes. Thomas was very surprised when she received the bill for her hospital stay.
It equaled almost ten thousand dollars. Aaron had the habit to drink a lot of beer until he decided to lose weight. That's a very nice dress that you are wearing. Where did you buy it?
As it resulted, I didn't have to worry about the game; we won it easily. The gang of criminals surrendered to the police after eight hours of hiding in the warehouse. Joe's mother considered the fact that Joe was trying to help his brother when the accident took place. Lee: Hello. How are you? Cashier: Fine, ma'am. Only buying a few groceries today, I see.
Lee: Yes. Lee: Thank you. I just bought it this morning. Cashier: Oh, no! Lee: What's the matter? Cashier: I can't continue using the cash register. Lee: That's terrible. Does this happen very often? Cashier: Not at all. Cashier: I guess I have to figure out your bill with paper and pencil. Cashier: No, I forgot. Thanks for reminding me. Match the idiom in the left column with the definition in the right column.
The first one is done for you. In the space provided, mark whether each sentence is true T or false F. If you take your time getting ready for work in the morning you do it in a hurry. If you have worn out your clothes, you would use them to dress up. If you have difficulty getting along with people, you probably also have trouble making friends. If the doctor advises you to cut down on work at the office, you should take some time off.
If you call it a day, you are just waking up in the morning. If you tire out quite often then sooner or later you may catch cold. If you know some information by heart, you still have to figure it out. If you find fault with a person over and over again, that person may choose not to pay attention to your criticism. If you make up your mind about a problem, you still have to think it over.
If you take a trip to a foreign country, you may want to brush up on the language first. If your visits to a doctor are few and far between, you get used to receiving medical assistance. If important decisions always are up to you, then you take turns making them.
Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the idioms using look listed below. Jason can't seem to locate his car keys. There's a car coming towards us quickly. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the idioms using take listed below.
She really enjoys calling up her friends and going on and on talking about work. They went to the park together and had a picnic. Unfortunately, only a few were chosen. One day he washes the dishes, and the next day I do them. It's too dirty to wear anymore.
Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the idioms using get listed below. It's not time to throw away these shoes yet. Max needs to talk to Alice right away. The door on the passenger side is broken. The symbol S indicates that an idiom is separable — that a noun or noun phrase may be placed between the verb and the special preposition called a particle. In these cases examples of both separable and inseparable forms are given.
Would you like to go with me? In fact I said quite the opposite. I asked my neighbor to watch my dog while I was out of town. Do you want to consider going to a movie tonight? This food is great! The decision to sell the failing business was rather predictable. Barbara is a nice person, but unfortunately she always has to arrange matters the way she wants. Are you pleasantly anticipating the end of the school semester? As a matter of fact c. For good Lesson 5 Everything that my parents told me about becoming an adult proved to be correct.
If you were a parent, what activity would you not hear of your small child doing? Do you prefer to eat in or eat out? How often do you eat out? Is there anything that you want to stop doing once and for all? What event in the near future are you looking forward to? When might you insist on having your way with your friends? How do you feel when other people make fun of you?
When do you most feel like studying — in the morning or in the evening? All people have hopes and desires for the future. What hope or desire do you want most to come true? To fill in refers to completing various parts of a form, while to fill out refers to completing a form as one whole item.
They take advantage of him by demanding money and making him do things for them. It is followed by a question word such as how, where, when, who, etc. The difference is that in the long run refers to a more extended period of time.
I certainly enjoyed seeing you again after all these years. It is a fact of life that older children use the weaknesses of their younger brothers and sisters. If you want the water to come out of the bottle, you have to turn it so the top is where the bottom was with the upper side facing the lower side. Bernice has a determination to do well in every aspect of her work; she never stops trying just because the work is difficult.
As for Lesson 12 b. No matter c. As a matter of fact Lesson 14 5. After Larry finished taking art classes, he decided to begin to study journalism. Tom and I have been not having contact for many years now; I can hardly believe that he just wrote me a letter. Whom do you think that Terry resembles most — her mother or her father? Several neighbors called the police as soon as a big fight became widespread in the neighborhood.
Which of your parents do you take after in appearance? In personality? What people in your life are you most in touch with? Who have you been out of touch with for many years?
What object takes up the most space in your room? What are some good ways that you can take advantage of a friend? Some bad ways? What kind of life do you want for yourself in the long run? If a person has serious mental or emotional problems, whom can this person take the problems up with? For what reasons might you find yourself wearing a piece of clothing inside out?
Mrs Evans is hard of hearing. I have in mind going to the park. Do you have anything in mind? We should bear that in mind next time we invite her for dinner.
My brother and I are having a lot of arguments these days. We can hardly agree on anything. How is old Mrs. Dunham managing to live after her hip replacement surgery?
So far Lesson 4 b. For once c. All along Lesson 2 5. Wilma awoke suddenly when her alarm clock sounded in the morning. Even though there are a lot of quiet moments in baseball, the players on the field should always stay alert. Why should you stay on your toes while driving a car? How are you getting along in your English studies? Do you usually stay calm or get angry during an argument?
Is there anything in life that you would like to do just for once? At what time in the morning does your alarm clock usually go off? Name one or more habits that you had as a child that later you grew out of. Why might someone say "Cut it out! On the other hand, democracies suffer many serious problems such as crime and unemployment. On the other hand, I take after my mother.
Her math scores are always over 95 percent. Would you like to share it in two equal parts? What has happened to my wallet? Hampton must leave the office early because he has an urgent appointment at the hospital. We almost had a serious accident on the highway when the front tire of our car exploded. Joyce never believed that the university would reject her application for graduate study.
When is it acceptable to tell someone to shut up? Not acceptable? How much money have you got in your wallet or purse right now? What have you got to do to take care of your health? Have you ever had difficulty keeping up with other students in school?
Why or why not? For what reasons might a person be turned down for a job? Why is it important to break in a new vehicle? For what reasons might you think of someone as being a lost cause? Above all, what is the most important part of your life? A noun or pronoun must separate the idiom.
In Lesson 6 this idiom has the meaning to review, as in the second sentence of the second example below. I think that the comedian should go over his material more carefully before each act. What were you about to say? The salesperson agreed to let me test the computer for an hour or so in the store. Because of his uniform, he was perceived as a police officer, but actually he was just a security guard.
On the authority of the courts, essential government workers cannot go on strike or refuse to perform their jobs. About to b. According to c. As a matter of fact Lesson 14 6. I was ready to go to bed when someone knocked on my apartment door. Tess is planning to go with us to Disneyland without doubt.
Why are students in some schools placed in classes according to ability? If parents want to raise their children well, what are they bound to do? If you see a man leaving a house through a window at night, what might you take him for? Why might you feel like tearing up a letter or some schoolwork? Have you ever said or done something special that went over well?
What was it? Are you a serious person or a fun loving person at heart? Give examples. What would you do if you were about to watch a favorite TV show at home and the telephone rang? It is usually used in the form to bite off more than one can chew. Have you gotten your flu shots yet? Do you believe him? He must have put at least fifteen pounds on. She was declared dead three hours after being admitted to the hospital. Is your phone out of order?
It is similar in meaning to to keep up with from Lesson News circulated the office that the company president was being forced to resign. Several students had not been able to keep up with the rest of the class, so they had a lot of difficulty working to be equal to the others. Get in touch with me when you return from your trip, okay? All in all b. At all Lesson 4 c. Day in and day out 8. Is there beer and wine to be sufficient for everyone, or should we drive down to the store for more?
The magician performed an amazing act for the audience of young people. Have you ever bitten off more than you could chew? Explain the situation. Have you ever passed out or seen someone pass out? What happened? What do people in an audience have to do if there are not enough seats to go around? In class, when would you put up your hand? Is this easy or difficult for you to do? What are some of the things in life that you have trouble putting up with? How would you feel if you had to stay at home day in and day out taking care of the housework and, perhaps, children?
Would you feel satisfied or would you feel unhappy? Explain your reasons. Have you ever found yourself catching up with others? What was the situation? The person must be used to separate the idiom. In an answer, something or nothing is usually used. You look very upset. It is sometimes used in a joking manner. S A noun or pronoun must again divide the idiom. Get lost b. Rule out c.
Never mind Lesson 2 3. Would you like Alex to accompany you outside to your car? The company president refused to consider the participation of the middle managers in future business negotiations. No one turned on the stove! No matter Lesson 15 b. Nothing is the matter c. No wonder 8. I was delayed by heavy traffic. The new flight attendant hesitated to raise the issue of overtime pay with the union representative.
Occasionally Mary enjoys driving up to the mountains and camping by herself. Over and over again Lesson 8 b. Every now and then Lesson 10 c. Once in a blue moon Lesson 13 Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson. Why might you choose to introduce yourself to someone that you know only by sight? Are there any topics that you would never bring up with your parents?
Can you mention any of them? Have you ever gotten seriously lost? Could you ever tell someone to get lost? Which countries manufacture products that generally hold up well? What kind of job would you definitely rule out for yourself? When was the last time that someone saw you off? Why would you offer to see someone out of your house or apartment? Inflation always has a tendency to drive up the cost of products. A major construction company is putting it up.
The related forms have the same meaning, but the type of movement is different. The "something" might be an accident, a delay, etc. The preposition back is used when something has been disassembled and then is being reassembled, as in the second example. However, we were very disappointed that he never did get in touch with us. In some countries, being rich means just having a home for your family.
Jake was astonished when he learned that he had been accepted to Yale University. Madison has assembled an excellent team of administrators and instructors for the staff of the new community college. Timmy, I asked you to be patient a moment while I finish getting dressed. Richard went to the library to locate information on the Civil War.
It makes my parents happy that I maintain contact with them while I am away from home attending college. Have you ever gone up to a famous person and asked for an autograph?
An autograph is the signature of a famous person. Do you always hand in assignments in class on time, or are you sometimes late? Do you ever forget to hand them in? As a child, did you enjoy taking things apart? What kinds of things did you take apart? After you took them apart, did you always put them together again? Were you always successful? Are you better off now than you were five years ago?
Do you consider yourself well-off? If not, do you expect to be well-off in the future? How do you expect to accomplish it? When you are away from home, are you careful to keep in touch with your family or friends?
Are you named after somebody? It took her by surprise to run across something like that. Some people come off quite differently than they really are.
The meaning is the same as to put up with in Lesson It also occurs in the negative, sometimes with the adjective much. The passengers had to buckle their seatbelts during takeoff.
You just arrived an hour ago! I wonder how they pulled it off before the company could prevent it. In computer code, a binary number such as represents a letter, number, or other character on a computer keyboard.
The handyman worked carefully to paint the house neatly so that it looked like a professional job. Rhonda has to briefly visit the pharmacy in order to get her medication for stomach trouble.
Did Frieda write you after she returned to Germany? You should make him wash all those dirty clothes and clean up his room! The crowd of political supporters was greatly affected by the news of the election victory.
While Jerry was walking down the sidewalk, he unexpectedly found a twenty-dollar bill lying by the side of the road. Leah managed to succeed in winning an important victory in a statewide track and field competition this year when no one expected her to do so.
If you had to buy a birthday card, what kind of store would you stop by? Are you always certain to drop your friends a line when you travel? What would you do if you came across a bag containing a large amount of money? What do the initials U. Are there initials that stand for your country? What are they? Do you prefer to be involved in playing a sport or just looking on? Whom do you look up to most in life? What kind of a person would you look down on? Should you avoid feeling this way, or is it sometimes all right?
When might you want to, or have to, take off from a party early? Have you ever done this? LESSON 23 to make do with: to manage, to cope This idiom is used when a person must accept a substitute that is not the most suitable. What a close call. Sometimes her chatter really gets on my nerves. Also for the second definition, a noun or pronoun must divide the idiom. The instructor allowed the student to do the class again because he had received a letter grade of D the first time.
Last night my husband and I remained awake until after midnight waiting for my daughter to return from a date. We should get our refrigerator repaired soon. The rattling noise really disturbs me. Fulson was late leaving his office because a last-minute telephone call delayed him. Thousands of customers cleaned out the department store because everything was being sold for a very cheap price. Are there enough drinks to be sufficient for everyone, or should I go to the kitchen to make more?
Describe a close call that you, or someone you know, has had. When might babies or small children get on your nerves? What sports or hobbies do you go in for? How late do you usually stay up?
Why might you decide to stay in instead of going out? Why would someone have to take a class over? Has this ever happened to you? It was the fastest knockout in boxing history. Save your strength for the competition later. Unfortunately, as we set off, it started to snow heavily, so we decided to head out again later. However, such dropouts often regret their decision later in life. Alberto has faith in his own ability to succeed in his new business enterprise.
Cooperation is important in all relationships between people, especially those who must live and work together closely. Making sense b. Seeing eye to eye Lesson 16 c. Give and take 3. Cynthia intended to finish her term paper in one day, but actually it took her three days. The bicyclist collided with a wall and was scraped up badly. The student apologized to his teacher for submitting the essay late.
In order to avoid the early morning rush hour traffic, we started traveling before dawn. Peter raised an important issue regarding the next soccer tournament at the club meeting. Stacy worked very hard to prepare a nice meal for her family at their reunion. Have you ever been knocked out? Have you ever knocked yourself out to accomplish something?
When you set goals for yourself, do you usually carry them out? Why might an athlete drop out of a sporting event? If someone has just lost a job, what could you do or say to cheer him or her up? For some people, it makes sense to spend most of the extra income they make. Would this be true for you? Compare the following examples with those in the previous idiom above.
If you see her, make sure not to let on. That professor lectures so quickly that I have trouble understanding his explanations. We hope to escape this weekend for some camping in the mountains. The government was forced to assume control of a failing financial institution. You should really compromise with Sally and agree to share the cost of the car repairs. That's the reason you will usually find sentence examples given for each expression. Sometimes a picture can help you remember an idiom or at least understand some of the vocabulary within the expression.
There hundreds of idiom illustrations on this site. Click here to see all of the visual idioms included on this site. By the way, if you have a Pinterest account, you can pin as many as you like to one of your boards for future reference. Scrolling through your Pinterest images frequently can help you better remember these phrases because you can see them again and again to refresh your memory.
We've also organized some of our lists of idioms by theme. It's hard to memorize a long list but it can be convenient to try to learn of them at a time. Thanksgiving idioms. Do you like to laugh? Then check out these comics by clicking here. Idioms are perfect for expressing sarcasm, irony and double meanings. Below, you can find a list of most of the non-visual idioms on this site.
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