It slipped my mind
Definition:
I forgot
Example:
A:”Where’s your “Computing Essential 2011” book?”
B:”Oh, it slipped my mind. I thought today’s Wednesday!”
Under a lot of pressure
Definition:
Feeling stress
Example:
“Anna looks so gloomy because she’s under a lot of pressure at exam time.”
Drop something off
Definition:
Take something to a place and leave it here
Example:
“Charlie, can you help me drop off the cupcakes at Suzy’s house on your way to school?”
Have you done something yet?
Definition:
Ask this to find out if something has already happened.
Example:
A:”Have you done your revision yet?”
B:”No, but I’ll do it later.” Get through
Definition:
Make contact with someone by phone
Example:
“It’s always difficult to call in radio station. The line is busy, I can’t get through!”
Put up with something
Definition:
Accept something bad
Example:
“You have to put up with her attitude, she’s been in a hard time.”
Right away
Definition:
Immediately; now
Example:
“Mr.Kee, your package will be delivery right away after you have done the payment.”
x caused y/ y was caused by x
Definition:
x made y happen/ y happened because of x
Example:
A:”What caused the accident happened?”
B:”It was caused by the careless driver who drives fast when it rains.”
It’s not the end of the world
Definition:
The situation is not very bad
Example:
“It’s not the end of the world. You can do the test better next time.”
In the same boat
Definition:
In the same bad situation
Example:
“You haven’t done your assignment yet? We’re all in the same boat!”
No comments:
Post a Comment