REPHRASING & IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS
I am UNDER THE WEATHER.
Slightly ill.
I will FEEL LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS once the semester comes to an end.
Feel very good
He was an AMIABLE young man.
Friendly and pleasant
You need to CALM DOWN.
You need to relax.
I need you to KEEP ON EYE on your brother.
Look after, watch, take care of.
I know her - her name is ON THE TIP OF MY TONGUE, but it won't come to me.
Almost able to remember
TO LOSE ONE'S HEAD that means: _________________________
Become angry very suddenly
John TALKED Michael INTO getting vaccinated.
Persuade, covinced.
Reporters must be impartial and not show political BIAS.
Prejudice, leaning.
Social workers APPRAISE the needs of each family.
Evaluate, estimate, assess
At school, we were COMPELLED to wear uniforms
Forced, required, coerced
Lola GOT CARRIED AWAY shopping for her first granddaughter.
Go too far; do too much; buy too much
You need to finish your homework RIGHT AWAY.
Immediately.
I’ll teach you how to use the design program – you’ll GET THE HANG OF IT after a while.
I’ll teach you how to use the design program – you’ll learn how to use it after a while.
There are a few small things that I don't like about my job, but ON THE WHOLE, it's very enjoyable.
By and large
I was offered a wonderful job, but I had to REJECT the offer.
Turn down.
The truth comes to light AT SOME INDEFINITE TIME IN THE FUTURE.
Sooner or later
Moms' KNOW their children LIKE THE BACK OF THEIR HAND.
Moms' are very familiar with their children.
"Can I take this seat?" "Feel free to do so."
Be my guest
My grandmother is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF health.
The picture of
A pretty penny.
ON NEEDLES AND PINS.
I have to do the same boring jobs CONSTANTLY.
Day in day out
I HAVE AN INTUITIVE FEELING that you will do great on your exam.
Have a hunch.
What the doctor ordered