Idioms
Less is More
The Passive
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Have got
100
Spending a little money on bus fares or gym memberships won't break this financial institution
The Bank
100
Notable figures like Marie Kondo and Thoreau practice minimalism which is the opposite of this idea
Consumerism
100
People have been producing chocolate for over 400 years
Chocolate has been produced for over 400 years
100
When you find an item online you would like to purchase you add it to this
Cart or basket
100
A chef cooks his meals
He gets/has his meals cooked (by a chef)
200
When you need to tighten this item of clothing it means you might want to start saving your money
Belt
200
An expensive way to avoid fast fashion is to buy these such as Gucci or Prada
Designer labels
200
People believed that tomatoes were poisonous
It was believed that tomatoes had been poisonous
Tomatoes were believed to have been poisonous
200
For proof of your online purchase you will normally receive this to your inbox
Confirmation email
200
The hairdresser cut my hair completely differently
I had/got my hair cut completely differently
300
The children of Prince William and Kate Middleton were born with this cutlery in their mouths
Silver spoons
300
You can create many outfits if you buy clothes that you can do this with
mix and match
300
The customer service team will answer your complaint in 28 business days.
Your complaint will be answered in 28 business days.
300
This is the price you see on the tag, before any special offers
Retail price
300
The doctor tested her eyes last Monday
She got/had her eyes tested last Monday
400
Found some extra cash? Don't spend it! Save it for this..
A rainy day
400
Some stats say we use these only 5 times before getting rid of them (another term for item of clothing)
Garment
400
Did someone take the book to the classroom?
Was the book taken to the classroom?
400
When you find a product for 70% off you could say you got this
a bargain
400
The mechanic will repair our old car
We will get/have our old car repaired by the mechanic
500
Buckle up! This English idiom means you are short of money
Strapped for cash
500
What is this?
A kit
500
A scammer ripped you off! I bought the same for only 10$!
You were ripped-off (by a scammer)!
500
Depending on which delivery option you choose this might be higher or lower
Shipping cost
500
Do they still develop your photos?
Do you still get/have your photos developed by them?
600
A coffee + a croissant + a snack + a soda
It all adds up
600
Many people who practice Buddhism get rid of these and live a more basic life
Material possessions
600
McDonalds will get rid of the Shamrock Shake! How dare they!?
The Shamrock Shake will be gotten rid of!
600
These people might buy your products
Potential customers
600
How often are packages delivered to your home?
How often do you get/have packages delivered to your home?