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, February 2, 2015

APPLE IDIOMS

English has various food-related idioms and apples are no exception:

1. His granddaughter is the "apple of his eye" - She is his favorite. He loves her very much.

2. That test was "as easy as pie" - The test was very easy.

3. He is a "bad apple" - He is a bad person. He has bad behavior compared to the others.

4. That is like "comparing apples and oranges" - That is like comparing two very different things.


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