Example: Their relationship is growing by leaps and bounds.
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Friday, March 30, 2018
Leaps and bounds
When something is happening by “leaps and bounds,” it is progressing rapidly.
Example: Their relationship is growing by leaps and bounds.
Example: Their relationship is growing by leaps and bounds.
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, March 24, 2018
Listen Up
When someone tells you to “listen up,” they are telling you to pay attention.
Example: “Okay everyone, listen up! We’re going to divide the class into teams,” said the gym teacher.
Example: “Okay everyone, listen up! We’re going to divide the class into teams,” said the gym teacher.
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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 16, 2018
To Get a Fresh Start
When you “get a fresh start,” you start something over again.
Example: Lucas moved to a new city to get a fresh start.
Example: Lucas moved to a new city to get a fresh start.
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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, March 10, 2018
Steal a Glance
When you “steal a glance,” you look at someone or something secretly and quickly.
Example: Caroline stole a glance at the boy she likes during class.
Example: Caroline stole a glance at the boy she likes during class.
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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 2, 2018
Puppy Love
“Puppy love” is the type of love experienced by children or teens. It’s innocent but not very deep.
Example: Lana is twelve and says Jackson is her boyfriend but it’s just puppy love.
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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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