For example: I was shocked that he was as cool as a cucumber when he got a parking ticket. I would have been very upset.
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
Be As Cool As a Cucumber
To be as cool as a cucumber is a humorous idiom that means to be very calm and relaxed, especially under pressure.
For example: I was shocked that he was as cool as a cucumber when he got a parking ticket. I would have been very upset.
For example: I was shocked that he was as cool as a cucumber when he got a parking ticket. I would have been very upset.
The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
DOWN THE ROAD
Down the Road is an expression meaning that if an even is a particular time "down the road," it will not happen until that period has passed.
Example: Though many advances have been made, a cure for cancer is several years down the road.
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The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.
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