Example: Allen was planning on going out this weekend but then a perfect storm hit. His professor assigned a lot of homework, his parents were coming to visit, and he had to work an extra shift.
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Friday, January 26, 2018
A Perfect Storm
When something is “a perfect storm,” it is the worst situation possible.
Example: Allen was planning on going out this weekend but then a perfect storm hit. His professor assigned a lot of homework, his parents were coming to visit, and he had to work an extra shift.
Example: Allen was planning on going out this weekend but then a perfect storm hit. His professor assigned a lot of homework, his parents were coming to visit, and he had to work an extra shift.
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 20, 2018
Full of Themselves
When someone is “full of themselves,” they are overly confident and arrogant. It is usually used as an insult.
Example: Lucas is so full of himself. He thinks he’s the best basketball player in New York, but he has only been playing for a week!
Example: Lucas is so full of himself. He thinks he’s the best basketball player in New York, but he has only been playing for a week!
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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, January 11, 2018
White as a Sheet
When you are as “white as a sheet,” you are extremely pale, usually because you’re frightened.
Example: During the haunted house, Jackson was as white as a sheet.
Example: During the haunted house, Jackson was as white as a sheet.
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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 6, 2018
To Bundle Up
When you “bundle up,” you dress warmly.
Example: Susan’s mom told her to bundle up so she would not catch frost bite in this cold weather.
Example: Susan’s mom told her to bundle up so she would not catch frost bite in this cold weather.
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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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