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English/Expression . Idioms

Jon & Amy : Lesson 04. The First Date

No. Expressions/idioms Explanations
1 Be free To be available , to have no plans
. I’m glad you were free tonight.
. I’m busy on weekdays but I’m free on weekend.
 
2 Get to know each other To learn things about each other
. Jon and Amy were falling in love at first sight. So, they want to get to know each other.
. in English class, I met classmates, we tried to get to know each other.
 
3 Have two left feet To not be able to dance
. Shall we dance?  // I’m sorry. I have two left feet.
 
4 Hang out To spend time with someone
. Where do you like to hang out?  // I like going to the park or the local cafes.
. On Sundays, I often hang out with my friend John playing video game.
 
5 Have a knack for s/t To have a talent or skill
. I have a knack for jumping the rope.
. I have a knack for cooking, especially Chinese food.
 
6 Not know the first thing To have no knowledge : 하나도 몰라.
. I like to eat, but I don’t know the first thing about cooking.
. I’m interested in math, but I don’t know the first thing about history.
 
7 Hit To go to, to attend
. I hit as many concerts as I can.
. Let’s hit school.
 
8 Nowadays At the present time
. I love concerts too, but nowadays they’re usually a fortune.
. When I was a young, I like to read comic books. Nowadays, I usually read webtoons.
 
9 A Fortune A lot of money, expensive
. I bought a new car.  // Wow, It’s a fortune! If I were in your shoes, I would buy a used car.
 
10 Get out I don’t believe it!, You’re joking.
. I’ll go to see U2 concert next month.  // Get out! I’m so jealous!