Word of the Day
I'm so nervous about my driver's license exam! I've had THIS FEELING OF ANXIETY IN MY BODY all week.
Butterflies in my stomach
Used to or be used to?
When I was a child, I _______________ visit my grandparents every summer and play outside. Now, children ________________ spending summers at home, playing video games indoors.
used to
are used to
I'm excited for something or:
A. I'm looking up to something
B. I'm looking forward to something
C. I look forward for something
B. I'm looking forward to something
I'm going to be late, I have to LEAVE now. My plane LEAVES in two hours. I can't stand (hate) REMOVING my shoes at airport security.
take off
takes off
taking off
Wanna join us in Cancun for Spring Break? It's gonna be so much fun!
Sorry, not this year, I HAVE COMPLETELY RUN OUT OF MONEY.
I'm broke.
I have my citizenship interview tomorrow. _____ ____ luck!
_____ luck! You'll knock it out of the park
Wish me
Good
I was not happy with the outcome of my work.
result
Amazing job with that presentation at the conference! You really DID THE BEST JOB THAT YOU COULD DO!
You knocked it out of the park!
Indirect (embedded) questions. Use: I wonder; Could you tell me; I was wondering.
Direct question:
How much does this cost?
Where did I put my phone?
Is this the discounted price?
Could you tell me HOW MUCH THIS COSTS?
I wonder WHERE I PUT MY PHONE.
I was wondering IF THIS IS THE DISCOUNTED PRICE.
Can I COME TO YOUR HOUSE and drop off some cake I made?
Sure, _____ ____ anytime! --- come over for that quick purpose anytime you want ---
stop by
Can you talk to him, please? I don't know what to say to him anymore, but he listens to you. He ADMIRES and RESPECTS you.
looks up to you
I'm sorry, can we take a rain check on dinner?
I completely forgot about this deadline I have tomorrow. I totally ________ _______ ________ on this project and I have to work all night or my team will be very mad at me.
I'm going to ask my boss for a raise. Wish me luck!
Are you sure? I know she's nice and she has been good to you, but you only started a year ago. Maybe wait...don't _______________________!
push your luck
I always have a small toothbrush and toothpaste in my bag. You never know! It can be very ___________ to have. (useful; convenient)
handy
Shhh, don't tell Olivia that we're booking this mountain cabin. It's supposed to be a surprise for her graduation. Please DON'T RUIN THE SURPRISE like you did for her birthday.
(don't) let the cat out of the bag
LIKE or AS?
I need to tell you, ______ your immigration lawyer, I don't advise you to go abroad this year.
AS
A person who is ______________ can keep going even when life gets difficult and they face a lot of challenges.
resilient
Can you TAKE CARE OF my plants while I'm on vacation? You need need to water them once a week.
look after
When we were growing up, my family used to ______ _______ ____ _________ . Our parents worked hard but every month after the bills were paid we were out of money.
live paycheck to paycheck
What idiom can we use do describe this situation?
My friend won the Visa Lottery for the United States in 2010. She was very lucky!
(she had) the luck of the draw
I have so much to do! Work, school, drop off and pick up my kids from school, cooking, cleaning! I feel very __________________ (adjective)
overwhelmed
That's it! First she cancelled at the last minute, then she didn't show up for half an hour and I had to wait in the parking lot, and now she forgot to invite me? This is THE FINAL TERRIBLE THING I CAN TAKE.
the last straw
Relative Clauses: who? that? which? when? where?
The best beach _______ I have ever been to is Playa del Carmen, _________ is located in Cancun, Mexico. It is a place _________ people can swim in clear blue waters. People _______ can afford it, can stay at very fancy resorts.
If you want to succeed, you have to be both _____________ and _______________.
Make big goals and stick to them AND don't be afraid.
courageous
- I'm so excited about our trip to Universal Studios this weekend! I can't wait to see Harry Potter World!
- Oh, I'm so sorry, I forgot to tell you....actually SOMETHING UNEXPECTED HAPPENED and I can't come now.
something came up
LET'S CONNECT AGAIN next week and we can discuss the progress we've made on this project.
- talk about it
- get an update
Let's touch base
John lost all his money because of gambling. I feel bad for him :(
You do? I don't. He was very irresponsible - ADD A PHRASE.
Tough luck!
I will never ___________ my clothes with Amy again!
She put my nice sweater in the dryer and it shrunk! She was so ___________. She did not care or pay attention.
swap (switch)
negligent
I think we need to STOP OFFERING THIS CLASS because no one is signing up for it.
pull the plug on
Change using the passive voice:
A fire burned down a school in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The fire did not hurt anyone, and they will rebuild the building. The police says that some school children accidentally started the fire.
A school in Los Angeles WAS BURNED DOWN by a fire on Tuesday. NO ONE WAS HURT by the fire, and THE BUILDING WILL BE REBUILT. The police says that THE FIRE WAS STARTED accidentally by some school children.
When you are trying to accomplish your goals, you always have to sacrifice something and __________________ something more important. (put first)
prioritize
I don't know how to solve this problem but I have to ________ ____ _____. I have to think about it and I'm sure I can do it.
figure it out
Pay through the nose
How are you? All good?
Yeah, I've been great. Actually, things are going so well, I hope nothing bad is coming next! I've had a ______________________.
string of good luck
This recipe book is from my grandmother. My mother gave it to me and one day I will ______ ____ _______ to my kids.
pass it down