Example: Lucas learned that a stitch in time saves nine when he waited until the end of the semester to write his 15 page paper.
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Friday, April 27, 2018
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
“A stitch in time saves nine” means that when you do something in a timely manner, you won’t have a lot of work to do later.
Example: Lucas learned that a stitch in time saves nine when he waited until the end of the semester to write his 15 page paper.
Example: Lucas learned that a stitch in time saves nine when he waited until the end of the semester to write his 15 page paper.
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, April 20, 2018
To leave a bad taste in one’s mouth
When something “leaves a bad taste in one’s mouth,” it upsets them.
Example: Seeing the way Jared mistreated his girlfriend left a bad taste in Johnny’s mouth.
Example: Seeing the way Jared mistreated his girlfriend left a bad taste in Johnny’s 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.
Friday, April 13, 2018
Jump Ship
When you “jump ship,” you abandon something.
Example: Once he realized the company was failing, Jackson jumped ship and found a new job.
Example: Once he realized the company was failing, Jackson jumped ship and found a new job.
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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, April 7, 2018
Pull Yourself Together
When you “pull yourself together,” you calm down.
Example: After crying for 3 hours, Lola realized it was time to pull herself together.
Example: After crying for 3 hours, Lola realized it was time to pull herself together.
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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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