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Idioms......just to learn

ecofin

ecofin

Algeria

Let's begin to learn more about idioms and it's real meaning.

I begin with:

 

At the outset = at the beginning

 lost cause =  hopeless

Let's learn from you….........

10:51 AM Aug 02 2009 |

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abosalahaddine

Algeria

i will see you later allegator.in a wild crocodile.see you  later in good  situation.

it is a piece of cake.it is very easy

you can bring the horse to the river  but you can.t make him drink.we present our ideas but  we can.t convince people in all cases that is right.

we break the ice.we pave the way.

he is laeding dog.s life.his life is full of anger and anexiety.

07:02 PM Aug 03 2009 |

pop272001

pop272001

Indonesia

does that idioms used in conversation?  It's too difficult to remember it correctly. But it will be useful if we make a paper, story or Essays..

03:00 AM Aug 04 2009 |

ecofin

ecofin

Algeria

Yes, these idioms are used in common conversations.

 For sure that stories and essays are more useful to remember these idioms, but, you could look for topics and essays at a library and/or in the internet and learn more.

 Good luck

06:17 AM Aug 04 2009 |

hunter93

hunter93

Russian Federation

get a grip on oneself = take control of one's feelings

Stop crying! Get a grip on oneself!

09:51 AM Aug 04 2009 |

ecofin

ecofin

Algeria

Bite the bullet = to put up with 

10:02 AM Aug 04 2009 |

Melanie^

Melanie^

France

 

Be fired / Be given the boot = lose your job

Ex: I was given the boot because my boss didn´t like me.

 

07:13 AM Aug 05 2009 |

ecofin

ecofin

Algeria

Slip up =  to make a mistake

05:13 PM Aug 05 2009 |

ecofin

ecofin

Algeria

To buckle down = to start working seriously

06:58 PM Aug 07 2009 |

ecofin

ecofin

Algeria

Clear out = to leave

01:31 PM Aug 08 2009 |