Example: Luke had to swallow a bitter pill when he learned that his girlfriend cheated on him with his best friend.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Swallow a Bitter Pill
When you "swallow a bitter pill," you must accept unpleasant information or an unpleasant situation.
Example: Luke had to swallow a bitter pill when he learned that his girlfriend cheated on him with his best friend.
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Example: Luke had to swallow a bitter pill when he learned that his girlfriend cheated on him with his best friend.
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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.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Spoon Fed
When you are "spoon fed," you are given so much information that you do not need to do any research or investigation yourself.
Example: The culprit spoon fed the detective all of the details of the crime during the interrogation.
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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.
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
When you are "caught between a rock and a hard place," you are in a difficult situation.
Example: Derek was caught between a rock and a hard place when he tried to please both his wife and his best friend.
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Example: Derek was caught between a rock and a hard place when he tried to please both his wife and his best friend.
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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, June 3, 2016
Once in a Blue Moon
When something happens "once in a blue moon," it happens very rarely.
Example: Once in a blue moon, Hannah takes out the trash.
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Example: Once in a blue moon, Hannah takes out the trash.
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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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