idioms lesson 17
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Idioms
Lesson 17
To blow out: to explode or go flat (for tires); to extinguish by blowing
To blow out a tire, a tire blowout
To blow out candles; extinguish
To become of: to happen to; always used with What.
What’s become of that cable?
I wonder what ever became of Joe? I miss him.
To shut up: to close for a period of time; to be silent or stop talking (generally considered impolite use in company)
The store had to be shut up before the storm came.
Have got: to have, to possess, to own
I’ve got a lollipop and you don’t. Ha ha ha!
Have got to, have to: must, need to do something
On August 5th, we have got to start finals. All students have to pass their finals to move on to level 4.
To keep up with: to work or move at the same pace as someone else.
We have to keep up with Mom!
On the other hand: however, in contrast
To turn down: to lower in volume, brightness or temperature; to reject or refuse
This slide is too bright. Can we turn it down, please?
Turn down that loud music!
I’m freezing. Turn down the AC!
Fifty-fifty: divided into two equal parts
To break in: to enter illegally or by force; to interrupt; to gradually use something new
until it feels comfortable
The thief broke into my house
Until my new shoes were broken in, I could only wear them for an hour at a time.
A lost cause: a hopeless case or situation with no hope of positive
change
Above all: mainly, especially, most importantly
Go home, have fun, but above all, don’t forget to learn your idioms!
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