Example: We have a surprise party planned for Janet that's going to knock her socks off.
Monday, May 25, 2015
KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF
If something "knocks your socks off," it surprises you immensely.
Example: We have a surprise party planned for Janet that's going to knock her socks off.
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Example: We have a surprise party planned for Janet that's going to knock her socks off.
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, May 18, 2015
WHEN PIGS FLY or WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER
The idioms "when pigs fly" and "when hell freezes over" are both a sarcastic way to say that something will never happen.
Example:
Max: Tom said he's finally going to sell that old car of his.
Sue: Oh yeah? When pigs fly! He loves that piece of junk too much to give it up.
Example:
Max: Tom said he's finally going to sell that old car of his.
Sue: Oh yeah? When pigs fly! He loves that piece of junk too much to give it up.
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, May 11, 2015
SOCIAL BUTTERFLY
Someone who is a "social butterfly" is a very extroverted, charismatic, and sociable person who can easily "fly" from one social group to the next.
Example:
Toni will not have any trouble fitting in at her new school. She's a real social butterfly. She's have friends in no time.
Example:
Toni will not have any trouble fitting in at her new school. She's a real social butterfly. She's have friends in no time.
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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, May 5, 2015
BLOW HOT AND COLD ** SNAP AT ** STORM OFF
**Blow hot and cold - be changeable in his/her attitude or behavior.
**Snap at - speak angrily to someone
**Storm off - leave angrily
Example
Mike: How do you like your new neighbor?
Samantha: It's hard to say. She blows hot and cold. On Monday, she was friendly and welcoming. She petted my dog, Sally. Then Tuesday, she snapped at me about Sally being on her lawn and she stormed off.
**Snap at - speak angrily to someone
**Storm off - leave angrily
Example
Mike: How do you like your new neighbor?
Samantha: It's hard to say. She blows hot and cold. On Monday, she was friendly and welcoming. She petted my dog, Sally. Then Tuesday, she snapped at me about Sally being on her lawn and she stormed off.
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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