Tuesday 12 May 2009

Put in a good word!

Today's idiom is:


to put in a good word

This idiom is used when say something good about an other person so that they can achieve something. It may be in order to get a job, or when asking another person on a date etc.

Example 1


A: I'm having a job interview at your company tomorrow.

B: Is that so? I'll put in a good word for you.


Example 2


A: That girl is beautiful. Could you put in a good word for me?

B: I would but I don't think she'll listen to me.



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Give someone the slip!

Today's idiom is:


to give someone the slip

This idiom is used when we lose someone when we are trying to follow them; we fail to follow someone.

Example 1


A: Did you catch up with John after he took your jacket?

B: I tried to catch him but he gave me the slip.


Example 2


A: Donnie keeps following me everywhere.

B: I'll keep him distracted while you give him the slip.



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아시안 학생들 및 비즈니스를 위한 영문서류수정서비스
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บริการแก้ไขและตรวจทานภาษาอังกฤษโดยเจ้าของภาษาให้กับนักศึกษาและธุรกิจ
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