Example: Dan passed his English class by the skin of his teeth.
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Friday, May 27, 2016
By the Skin of Your Teeth
When you do something "by the skin of your teeth," you just succeeded/ nearly failed.
Example: Dan passed his English class by the skin of his teeth.
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Example: Dan passed his English class by the skin of his teeth.
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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.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Cool as a Cucumber
When you are "cool as a cucumber," you remain calm or untroubled by heat, stress, or exertion.
Example: Even though Luke has 4 tests tomorrow, he is as cool as a cucumber.
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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.
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Like a Bump on a Log
When someone is "like a bump on a log," they are not doing anything.
Example: While the rest of her group was working, Sally just sat there like a bump on a log.
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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 3, 2016
Give Someone the Boot
When you "give someone the boot," you remove them from your life.
Example: Jackson gave Rebecca the boot after Rebecca cheated on him.
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Example: Jackson gave Rebecca the boot after Rebecca cheated on him.
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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.
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