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IDIOMS

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SICK AND TIRED

be angry or bored with something

15

do one’s fair share

someone does his/her share- I did my fair share of tidying, so my parents are pleased with me.

10

run errands

to make a short trip for a particular purpose- I often run errands for Mum like taking back library books.

15

pay a fine

I paid a €100 fine for parking illegally

5

be on probation

She got out of prison last week and she is now on probation. She has to check in with the authorities once a week.

15

catch somebody red-handed

catch someone without knowing- The burglar was caught red-handed when the police arrived at the house during the burglary

15

turn a life of crime

Paul joined a gang and he soon turned to a life of crime; he stole cars and robbed shops.

5

make the headlines

be on the news everywhere

15

make a profit

to make money- You need to work hard if you want to make a profit.

5

do overtime

work more hours than it is required- Jasondoes overtime on Saturdays.

15

a pat on the back

an expression of approval or congratulation

20

drag (one’s) feet

walk slowly, be deliberately slow to act

10

Também -TOO/ALSO / ...

AS WELL

15

Durma bem

SLEEP TIGHT

15

Cumprir prazo

MEET DEADLINES

5

Antecipadamente

BEFOREHAND

15