Example: John has been working at the bakery for 3 years so he knows the ropes.
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Friday, March 24, 2017
To Know the Ropes
When you "know the ropes," you know how things work in a particular place.
Example: John has been working at the bakery for 3 years so he knows the ropes.
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Example: John has been working at the bakery for 3 years so he knows the ropes.
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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, March 17, 2017
Turn Lemons into Lemonade
When you "turn lemons into lemonade," you make the best out of a bad situation.
Example: even though the cake she ordered never arrived, Katie turned lemons into lemonade by turning her birthday party into a baking party.
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Example: even though the cake she ordered never arrived, Katie turned lemons into lemonade by turning her birthday party into a baking party.
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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, March 10, 2017
Quiet as a mouse
When you are as "quiet as a mouse," you are very quiet.
Example: After his daughter went to bed, George was as quiet as a mouse.
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Example: After his daughter went to bed, George was as quiet as a mouse.
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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, March 3, 2017
To be on the same page
When you are "on the same page" as someone, you understand each other .
Example: After a long discussion, Susan and her boyfriend were finally on the same page.
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Example: After a long discussion, Susan and her boyfriend were finally on the same page.
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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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