Colloquial English Idioms phần 6 potx

... Good-morning!" Mr. Polteed's eye glinted at the words "mare's nest!" (J. G.) Among colloquial phrases containing the idea of deception the following are very common: to take someone ... living. (R. K.) To prefer one course of action to another or to like it more than another may be colloquially expressed by these phrases: I'd rather I'd sooner...

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... Dictionary of English Idioms. (B. H.) Hornby, A. S., Gatenby, E. V. and Wakefield, H. The Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English. (A. H.) McMordie, W. English Idioms and How ... Success 53 11. Ruin and Waste 60 12. Scolding, Blame and Complaints 66 13. Secrets 73 14. Suspicion, Deception, Disbelief 78 15. Tastes, Preferences, Inclinations 86 16. Talk and Di...

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... flies, how time flies, time does fly are colloquial comments on the rapid flow of time. They often imply: time passes quickly — so don't waste it. Some colloquial phrases that express the ... information, please visit Tai Lieu Du Hoc at www.tailieuduho c.org WORK AND BUSINESS Colloquial phrases concerned with work and business include the following: to be on the job...

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... long-winded and he told me his story confusedly (S. M.) On the other hand avoidance of prolixity is colloquially expressed by these phrases: (to put something) in a nutshell — in the fewest possible ... straight to the point. "I'm not going to beat about the bush, " he said. (A. Chr.) 96 For more material and information, please visit Tai Lieu Du Hoc at www.taili...

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