No. | Expressions/idioms | Explanations |
1 | Be choosy | To be picky, to not like many things. . What kind of food do you like? // I’m not choosy. I like all kind of foods including oriental, western…. |
2 | Have a sec | To have some free time . Excuse me, do you have a sec? // Sure, what can I do for you? |
3 | Blockbuster | A popular movie that made a lot of money . Have you watched “Matrix”? It was a blockbuster. |
4 | Winner | A good choice . I recommend “Indiana Jones” movie it has some of everything : comedy, drama, and a lot of action. // Sounds like a winner. |
5 | Check out | To watch, to look at . There are lot of “Star Wars” series movies. Which one do I have to check out? |
6 | Start from scratch | To start at the very beginning . John was poor. But he started from scratch and now he became a millionaire. . If you want to learn new language, you have to start from scratch. |
7 | Know one’s stuff | To know a lot about . Could you recommend two movies? I have time and you know your stuff. . Can you do this? Of course, I know my stuff. |
8 | Keep up with | To stay up-to-date, to know current information . I am really interested in cosmos. So, I keep up with breaking the news about blackhole. |
9 | Be into | To like, to be interested in . What kind of movies are you into? I like action movies. . John is into math these days. |
10 | Give someone a ring | To call someone on the telephone . Are you available now? // I’m sorry. I have to go. I’ll give you a ring tonight. . I have some question, so please give me a ring when you have free time. |
'English > Expression . Idioms' 카테고리의 다른 글
Jon & Amy : Lesson 03. Jon Calls Amy (0) | 2021.06.27 |
---|---|
Jon & Amy : Lesson 02. Meeting the Parent (0) | 2021.06.27 |
Jon & Amy : Lesson 20. Wedding Bells (0) | 2021.06.27 |
Jon & Amy : Lesson 19. A Second Chance (0) | 2021.06.27 |
Jon & Amy : Lesson 18. Jon is Down (0) | 2021.06.27 |