Example:
Susan: Oh! They were giving away free samples of cheesecake in the cafeteria this morning?
Ian: Yes, it was delicious. You missed the boat!
Monday, March 31, 2014
MISS THE BOAT
"To miss the boat" means to be too late to get something you want or need.
Example:
Susan: Oh! They were giving away free samples of cheesecake in the cafeteria this morning?
Ian: Yes, it was delicious. You missed the boat!
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Example:
Susan: Oh! They were giving away free samples of cheesecake in the cafeteria this morning?
Ian: Yes, it was delicious. You missed the boat!
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, March 22, 2014
LIKE CLOCKWORK
If something happens "like clockwork," it happens on time, exactly, and regularly.
We can also say that something "runs like clockwork," to say that it works well.
For example, if your newspaper is delivered exactly at 7am each morning without fail, when you see the delivery boy arrive at 7am one morning, you can say: "Like clockwork."
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We can also say that something "runs like clockwork," to say that it works well.
For example, if your newspaper is delivered exactly at 7am each morning without fail, when you see the delivery boy arrive at 7am one morning, you can say: "Like clockwork."
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, March 17, 2014
PAY THROUGH THE NOSE :: (BE) A STEAL
If you paid through the nose, it means you paid too much for something.
On the other hand, if something was a steal, it was a bargain or gotten at a reasonable price.
For example:
Ron: You paid $3000 for this car! I think you paid through the nose. You should try to get your money back.
Richie: I disagree. This car has only 50, 000 miles and runs like new. In my opinion, it was a steal.
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On the other hand, if something was a steal, it was a bargain or gotten at a reasonable price.
For example:
Ron: You paid $3000 for this car! I think you paid through the nose. You should try to get your money back.
Richie: I disagree. This car has only 50, 000 miles and runs like new. In my opinion, it was a steal.
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.
Friday, March 7, 2014
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
You are what you eat means that if you eat healthily, you will be healthy.
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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