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U
Upper Intermediate
Grammar
IDIOMS
Review the grammar rules below.
Then go back to the Lesson Page and do the 3 grammar quizzes to practice and polish.
Idioms are expressions.
Every language has their own unique sayings for every type of situation and emotion. These sayings make our speech colorful and interesting, as well as sarcastic and funny. The problem is that these sayings don't have a literal meaning. Obviously this was intended for the sole purpose of making language learning just a teeny bit more difficult.
SO....how are you going to learn them???
Watching TV shows is a great way...especially comedies.
In the meantime...start with these fun color idioms and then we really get down to business below!
By the book
To follow the rules strictly.
I'm all tied up.
I'm busy with work.
Let's call it a day.
Enough work for today!
A game plan
A strategy for solving a problem or getting things done.
Up in the air
When something is uncertain, undecided.
Up and running
When something is operating smoothly.
Tell me in a nutshell
Tell me clearly and quickly.
Let's touch base later
Let's be in touch and get updated
Get down to business
Stop chatting and start talking business.
Ahead of the game
To be ahead of the competition
Big shoes to fill
To replace someone who did a great job
On the same page
To agree about something
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