CUNY - College of Staten Island - English Language Institute



CUNY - College of Staten Island: The English Language Institute (ELI) of the Center for Global Engagement has offered innovative academic programs for students learning English as a Second Language since the late 1970’s. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and ethnicity of New York City. Classes range from beginner to the advanced level.

Monday, December 8, 2014

GET COLD FEET & CALL SOMETHING OFF

If you "got cold feet," you suddenly became too scared to do something you had planned to do, especially something important.


If you "call something off," you cancel it.


For example: He got cold feet two days before the wedding and called it off.



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