Example: Alice and Lucy have been best friends since they were 2 years old. They are as thick as thieves!
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
Thick as thieves
When two or more people are "thick as thieves," they have a close relationship.
Example: Alice and Lucy have been best friends since they were 2 years old. They are as thick as thieves!
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Example: Alice and Lucy have been best friends since they were 2 years old. They are as thick as thieves!
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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, January 20, 2017
On Pins and Needles
When you are "on pins and needles," you are worried, anxious, excited, or in suspense.
Example: Chelsea was on pins and needles while waiting for her mother to call with news about her father's surgery.
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Example: Chelsea was on pins and needles while waiting for her mother to call with news about her father's surgery.
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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, January 14, 2017
A1
When something is "A1," it is very good.
Example: My moms' cooking is A1!
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Example: My moms' cooking is A1!
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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, January 6, 2017
To Chew the Fat
When you "chew the fat," you chat or gossip.
Example: all the coworkers stood around the water cooler and chewed the fat during their break.
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Example: all the coworkers stood around the water cooler and chewed the fat during their break.
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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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