20 idioms curiuous vocabulary eslprintables201222112705157

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20 idioms and curiousvocabulary we always

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To hit the nail on the headTo do exactly the right thing; to do something in the mosteffective and efficient way.

You've spotted the flaw, Sally. You hit the nail on the

head.

Bob doesn't say much, but every now and then he hits thenail right on the head.


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ScalperThe one who is involved in the reselling of something, such as

tickets, at a price higher than the established value.

Can you believe that scalperis charging $ 150.00 for the

ticket we got last week for $70.00?

The tickets for this concert are sold out. Now, the onlyway to get one is finding a scalperand spending muchmore.


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To make a blunderA usually serious mistake typically caused by ignorance or

confusion; to make stupid or clumsy mistakes; to make foolishtactless remarks.

The teacher made a blundertalking ill about the principal,

who was passing by in that very moment.

He that never makes a blundernever makes anything.


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To bounce backTo recover quickly, as from a setback.

The patient bounced back to good health.

Its incredible how fast Ann bounced back after Robdumped her.


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To hit onTo try to seduce; flirt with somebody.

This good-looking guy has hit on all the girls around.

He is married but never stopped hitting on me.


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To tell onTo give away compromising information about somebody.

He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam.

Lets not ditch classes anymore. Jack has seen us here andIm sure hes going to tell on us.


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Teachers petThe teacher's favorite student.

Bob is always talking in class and Mrs. Gossett neversays anything. He is the teachers petand we cant doanything about it.

People think Im the teachers pet, but I actually studyhard to get good marks.


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To be groundedTo be restricted to your home; to be confined to

your home as a punishment.

He had been groundedfor 2 weeks for yelling at hisbrother.

I wont be at the party tomorrow because I am groundedthis weekend. Dad didnt like my grades.


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To bear/have/hold a grudge (against someone)To continue to feel angry or not friendly towards someone

who has done something to upset you in the past.

He still bears a grudge against her because she refused to

go out with him years ago.

She bears a grudge against the judge who sentenced her.


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CheapskateA stingy person; a miser.

The girls never like to go out for dinner with Jack. Hessuch a cheapskate and they always have to pay the check!

This old lady is such a cheapskate! She only buys clothesat flea markets!


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Dad fetch my buttons!What a surprise!; Goodness me!

Dad fetch my buttons! It's a letter from Aunt Rita!

Dad fetch my buttons, I never was so happy in all my life!


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Stuffy noseHaving the respiratory passages blocked.

How do I get rid of stuffy nose? I cant breathe anymore.

Babies usually have stuffy nose in winter.


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For a changeAs something different.

Why don't we eat dinner on the porchfor a change?

Rhodes felt calm and almost happy,for a change.


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GatecrasherOne who gains admittance, as to a party or concert, without beinginvited or without paying.

We need to be on the lookout forgatecrashers at the partytonight.

That gang is full ofgatecrashers. Ive seen them inchildrens parties just to grab some snacks!


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Make doCreativity to do/make something with less than the amount of or lack ofneeded components to complete a task/project/recipe.

There was no butter so I had to make do with margarineand the cake was delicious.

I used to have 2 jobs, but now I have to make do on lessincome.


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Safe and soundFree from danger or injury.

After the accident the children were found safe and sound.

The kitty cat was at the top of that tree and was rescuedsafe and sound.


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MongrelA plant or animal, especially a dog, of mixedor unknown breeding.

Mongrels are the best dogs on earth!

My grandma has 2 dogs, a pit bull and a mongrel.


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BracesA dental appliance constructed of bands and wires that is fixedto the teeth to correct irregular alignment.

My sister has worn braces for 5 years now!

Janes teeth are almost perfect now even though shedoesnt like to wear braces.


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Crank callA hostile telephone call, usually anonimous.

After years of crank calls, Becky found out who was callingher: the next-door neighbor.

My cousin used to make crank calls when he was a kid, buthis mom caught him red-handed and he was grounded for1 month.


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Brown-noserThe one who praises somebody with theintention of getting something.

That kid is a such a brown-noser. He is always being nice tothe teachers not to flunk again.

Stop pampering your ex-girlfriend, you brown-noser! Shehas already got a new boyfriend.


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