A similar idiom is to be "swamped" - a swamp is a wetland near a forest.
Example:
The doctor has twenty appointments this morning. He is snowed under. He will probably not have time to have lunch until 2pm.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
BE SNOWED UNDER
If you are "snowed under," it means that you are overwhelmed with or have too much work and cannot manage it all.
A similar idiom is to be "swamped" - a swamp is a wetland near a forest.
Example:
The doctor has twenty appointments this morning. He is snowed under. He will probably not have time to have lunch until 2pm.
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A similar idiom is to be "swamped" - a swamp is a wetland near a forest.
Example:
The doctor has twenty appointments this morning. He is snowed under. He will probably not have time to have lunch until 2pm.
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.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
COME UP WITH
To "come up with" means to think of something, such as an idea or a plan.
Example:
Suzy: "Julie's birthday is tomorrow and we haven't thought of anything to get her yet."
Katie: "Don't worry. We will come up with something."
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Example:
Suzy: "Julie's birthday is tomorrow and we haven't thought of anything to get her yet."
Katie: "Don't worry. We will come up with something."
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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