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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 – 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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Idiom of the week – a Windfall
Posted by englishlessons on May 17, 2017
Definition:
an amount of money that you receive unexpectedly
Examples
When his great aunt died, he was surprised to find she left her house to him in her will; it was a windfall.
The extra dividend from the stock was an unexpected windfall.
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Idiom of the week – a Tipping point
Posted by englishlessons on May 12, 2017
Definition:
the critical point in a situation or process beyond which an unstoppable change happens
Examples:
Scientists say we are at an environmental tipping point where inaction will have dire consequences for the planet.
We have reached a tipping point in terms of infrastructure where growth may overwhelm this town if it is not carefully managed.
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