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Idiom of the week – Take the helm
Posted by englishlessons on November 24, 2017
Definition:
Take control of something
Examples:
That company hired a new CEO; he took the helm last month.
The candidate took the helm of that federal agency just last week.
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Idiom of the week – Let someone off the hook
Posted by englishlessons on October 24, 2017
Definition:
Let someone out of a difficult situation or let someone avoid doing something unpleasant
Examples:
I asked him to make a presentation, but he was so nervous about it that I let him off the hook and chose someone else to present.
I am relieved that my manager let me off the hook and gave the new project to someone else.
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Idiom of the week – Blow through something
Posted by englishlessons on September 20, 2017
Definition:
Use up/consume
Examples:
That start-up blew through the first round of funding in less than a year.
He blew through his inheritance so quickly that it surprised everyone.
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Posted by englishlessons on August 25, 2017
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Idiom of the week – Blow over
Posted by englishlessons on August 17, 2017
Definition:
Become unimportant after some time
Examples:
Don’t worry; the controversy about this will blow over soon.
As she predicted, the press frenzy blew over in a few weeks as reporters went on to other issues.
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Idiom of the week – Get a handle on something
Posted by englishlessons on August 8, 2017
Definition:
Get control or understanding of something
Examples:
I feel more comfortable after doing some research as I am getting a handle on some of the issues.
This is a new area for him, and he doesn’t have a handle on it yet.
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Idiom of the week – Be on the same wavelength
Posted by englishlessons on August 1, 2017
Definition:
Think in the same way about something as another person
Examples:
My co-worker and I came up with similar solutions to the problem; we are on the same wavelength.
My husband and I almost always agree on how to handle our children; we are usually on the same wavelength.
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Idiom of the week – Free Rein
Posted by englishlessons on July 25, 2017
Definition:
freedom to say or do things the way you want to
Examples:
My manager gives us free rein to set our work schedules as long as deadlines are met.
Over the summer, we had free rein to explore the island near my grandparent’s house.
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Pull one’s weight
Posted by englishlessons on July 18, 2017
Definition:
do one’s fair share of work
Examples:
That new employee needs to pull his weight pretty soon, or we may have to let him go.
Pulling one’s weight is important when one works in a small team with tight deadlines.
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