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When people say they've "got to split," means that they have to leave right away.For example:
"Ok Michael. Was good seeing you. I've gotta split now. Bye!"
Sunday, June 30, 2013
GOT TO SPLIT
For example:
"Ok Michael. Was good seeing you. I've gotta split now. Bye!"
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Monday, June 24, 2013
PLAIN AS DAY
If something is "plain as day," it is obvious or very clear.
For example:
It was plain as day that he was not enjoying the movie. He was yawning and looking at his watch the whole time.
For example:
It was plain as day that he was not enjoying the movie. He was yawning and looking at his watch the whole time.
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, June 16, 2013
COME OUT OF LEFT FIELD
In English there are many idioms referencing baseball.
We say something came out of left field, when it (especially a problem) occurred unexpectedly.
The customer seemed really happy with his dinner and the service, so his complaint to the restaurant manager came out of left field.
We say something came out of left field, when it (especially a problem) occurred unexpectedly.
The customer seemed really happy with his dinner and the service, so his complaint to the restaurant manager came out of left field.
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, June 10, 2013
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
If something happens once in a blue moon, it happens rarely.
Example:
Dan: Hey, do you want some potato chips?
Frances: No thanks. I am very careful about what I eat. I eat junk food only once in a blue moon.
Example:
Dan: Hey, do you want some potato chips?
Frances: No thanks. I am very careful about what I eat. I eat junk food only once in a blue moon.
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, June 3, 2013
PULLING ONE'S LEG
To be pulling one's leg means to be teasing someone by saying something that cannot possibly be true.
It is often used to express disbelief.
Mike: I started taking yoga classes.
Janice: No way, Mike! You are pulling my leg!
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It is often used to express disbelief.
Mike: I started taking yoga classes.
Janice: No way, Mike! You are pulling my leg!
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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