In a restaurant, a chef to a waiter: "86 on the beef special. That went fast!"
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Eighty-Six
We say something is Eighty Six (86) when it is no longer available or when it needs to be thrown away.
In a restaurant, a chef to a waiter: "86 on the beef special. That went fast!"
image courtesy of dreamstime.com
In a restaurant, a chef to a waiter: "86 on the beef special. That went fast!"
image courtesy of dreamstime.com
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.
Monday, May 20, 2013
YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER (BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE IT DRINK)
The idiom "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink" means that you can offer someone an opportunity to do something in order to succeed, but you cannot force him or her to actually take advantage of this opportunity.
Max: "John's aunt offered him a summer job at her store, but John never called her back. I thought he was really trying to make some money for college."
Jane: "Well, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink."
Max: "John's aunt offered him a summer job at her store, but John never called her back. I thought he was really trying to make some money for college."
Jane: "Well, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink."
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.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
ALL IN THE SAME BOAT
When we are "all in the same boat," it means that we are all facing the same challenges.
For example:
Mary: Can you lend me 20 dollars? I'm so broke this week.
Tom: I'm sorry. I'm in the same boat. I don't have any money either.
For example:
Mary: Can you lend me 20 dollars? I'm so broke this week.
Tom: I'm sorry. I'm in the same boat. I don't have any money either.
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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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