Do you miss someone you haven't seen in a long time?
This expression is contrary to "out of sight, out of mind," a saying which means that if you do not see someone or something for a long time, you will forget about it, him, or her.
Monday, June 30, 2014
ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER
The saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder" implies that if something or someone is absent, you will love it or him/her even more.
Do you miss someone you haven't seen in a long time?
This expression is contrary to "out of sight, out of mind," a saying which means that if you do not see someone or something for a long time, you will forget about it, him, or her.
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Do you miss someone you haven't seen in a long time?
This expression is contrary to "out of sight, out of mind," a saying which means that if you do not see someone or something for a long time, you will forget about it, him, or her.
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 23, 2014
A weekend warrior is a person who engages in a strenuous activity, such as a sport, only on weekends, but then does so rigorously.
For example, a person who works in an office all week long, but then participates in a triathlon on a Sunday.
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For example, a person who works in an office all week long, but then participates in a triathlon on a Sunday.
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 16, 2014
WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Water under the bridge refers to past conflicts which we have decided to forget.
Example
Woman: Aren't you still angry about what Jamie has done?
Man: No. It happened so long ago. It's all water under the bridge now.
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Example
Woman: Aren't you still angry about what Jamie has done?
Man: No. It happened so long ago. It's all water under the bridge now.
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 9, 2014
AN ACT OF GOD
The expression "an act of God" is used to say when something, such as an earthquake, a hurricane or another natural disaster, occurred and no human was responsible.
For example: If the house was destroyed due to a typhoon, this would be considered an act of God.
For example: If the house was destroyed due to a typhoon, this would be considered an act of God.
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.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
GO TO THE DOGS
If a place has "gone to the dogs," it means that it is falling apart and needs to be repaired because no one is taking care of it.
Example:
Mike: Have you seen our old elementary school recently? It's really gone to dogs!
Pete: I know. I walked by last week and almost didn't recognize it. Several windows are broken and the the roof looks like it' s about to fall off. I wonder if they're going to fix it up during the summer, before school starts up again.
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Example:
Mike: Have you seen our old elementary school recently? It's really gone to dogs!
Pete: I know. I walked by last week and almost didn't recognize it. Several windows are broken and the the roof looks like it' s about to fall off. I wonder if they're going to fix it up during the summer, before school starts up again.
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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