Example: After a surprise storm hit her town, Julie realized that the cancelation of her date was a blessing in disguise.
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Friday, February 24, 2017
A Blessing in Disguise
When something is a "blessing in disguise," it is something good that you don't realize at first.
Example: After a surprise storm hit her town, Julie realized that the cancelation of her date was a blessing in disguise.
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Example: After a surprise storm hit her town, Julie realized that the cancelation of her date was a blessing in disguise.
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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, February 17, 2017
Hit the Hay
When you "hit the hay," you go to sleep.
Example: Knowing that he had to be up at 6 am, Jackson hit the hay earlier than usual.
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Example: Knowing that he had to be up at 6 am, Jackson hit the hay earlier than usual.
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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, February 10, 2017
Like a fish out of water
When you feel "like a fish out of water," you feel uncomfortable in a situation.
Example: James, who lived in the United States all his live, felt like a fish out of water in Japan.
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Example: James, who lived in the United States all his live, felt like a fish out of water in Japan.
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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, February 3, 2017
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth
When someone tells you "don't look a gift horse in the mouth," it means you shouldn't question the value of a gift.
Example: After her boyfriend got her an iPhone 6, Celia complained because it wasn't an iPhone 7. She shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth!
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Example: After her boyfriend got her an iPhone 6, Celia complained because it wasn't an iPhone 7. She shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth!
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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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