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expressions, phrasal verbs and idioms form Advanced Conversations class 2022

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Expression: How do we say, "I won't take any more, I have lost my patience!"

That is the last straw!

Expression: What are two ways Americans say, "Very easy?"

piece of cake, easy as pie, easy peezy lemon squeezy, a walk in the park, it's a snap

Expressions: How do Americans say, "the worst possible situation?"

the perfect storm

Expression: How do Americans say, "things look better when other people have them or are doing them?"

The grass is greener.

Picture: What is this car doing?

running a red light or running a red

Picture: What is this?

a banana split

Picture: What is this?

a fly

Euphemism: What does "substance abuse" mean?

drug or alcohol overuse/abuse

Euphemism: What is the euphemism for "he's sick?"

He's under the weather.

Euphemism: What does "he's well-off" mean?

He's rich, wealthy, affluent, loaded, etc.

Euphemisms: What is one euphemism for losing one's job?

get laid off, get downsized, was let go, is now between jobs

Euphemisms: What is one euphemism for old and/or used?

second-hand, vintage, pre-owned

Picture: What do you call a hit, or sometimes a setback?

a blow

A new euphemism: Do you think "he's serving time" means he is in prison or he is an attorney?

He's in prison.

New expression: What does "it's not rocket science" mean?

It's easy. It's not difficult.

New expression: Do you think "nosebleed section" means students not acting their age or the far away seats in an arena?

the far away seats in an arena or theater