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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 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 – 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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Stand up to something/someone
Posted by englishlessons on July 11, 2017
Definition:
hold one’s position in the face of a challenge
Examples:
I admire her; she stood up to them and risked losing her job.
Standing up for his beliefs gained him the respect of his colleagues.
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Claw back
Posted by englishlessons on June 26, 2017
Definition:
get something back by aggressive means
Examples:
That company lowered the price for its product, but it plans to claw back some revenue by adding extra charges.
The amusement park reduced their summer entrance fees for adults, but clawed back lost profits by raising the price for children under five.
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Idiom of the week – Jump ship
Posted by englishlessons on June 15, 2017
Definition:
desert or defect
Examples:
When that company announced their financial loses, many high level employees jumped ship and went to work for competitors.
I hope our best employees don’t jump ship when they hear about the reduced bonuses this year.
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