Example: When Stella's parents brought home a puppy, her face lit up like a Christmas tree.
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Monday, September 26, 2016
Light up like a Christmas Tree
When you "light up like a Christmas tree," you look excited and happy.
Example: When Stella's parents brought home a puppy, her face lit up like a Christmas tree.
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Example: When Stella's parents brought home a puppy, her face lit up like a Christmas tree.
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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.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Drop the ball
When you "drop the ball," you mess up.
Example: Kate dropped the ball on the science project when she researched the wrong topic.
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Example: Kate dropped the ball on the science project when she researched the wrong topic.
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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.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Like Greek
When something is "like Greek," to you, it does not make any sense.
Example: Although Brian took 3 Economic classes, he still does not understand anything. It's like Greek to him.
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Example: Although Brian took 3 Economic classes, he still does not understand anything. It's like Greek to 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.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Sleep Like a Log
When you "sleep like a log," you sleep deeply.
Example: Last night, Jackson slept like a log and did not hear the construction outside.
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Example: Last night, Jackson slept like a log and did not hear the construction outside.
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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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