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Phrasal Verb: laugh off by Online English Lessons on Mar 11, 2010 in English Phrasal Verbs feelings phrasal verb To laugh off something (or laugh something off) is to laugh about something that has upset you, or made you angry, in order to make it seem less important or serious. Examples of use: 1. He laughed off his bad exam marks. 2. She laughed off her mothe...
Phrasal Verb: launch into (something) by Online English Lessons on Mar 11, 2010 in English Phrasal Verbs phrasal verb To launch into something (such as a speech, a song, a presentation) is to start doing or saying something in a very energetic or enthusiastic way. Examples of use: 1. She walked into the office and suddenly launched into stories about her adventures...
Phrasal Verb: move up by Online English Lessons on Mar 6, 2010 in English Phrasal Verbs phrasal verb To move up is to move your body a little to make space for someone else to sit down or stand. (British and Australian English) Examples of use: 1. Move up so this elderly lady can sit down as well. 2. Can you move up so that I can sit down, please? 3...
Idiom: as tough as old boots by Online English Lessons on Mar 6, 2010 in English Idioms clothing idiom If someone is as tough as old boots they have a very strong character and can cope with bad conditions and a lot of work. If something is as tough as old boots it is very strong and does not break or tear easily. Examples of use: 1. My grandmother is...
Idiom: a bad egg by Online English Lessons on Mar 4, 2010 in English Idioms food idiom If someone is a bad egg they are a dishonest person who can’t be trusted. Examples of use: 1. Watch out for that new friend of yours. Everyone knows he’s a bad egg. 2. Bob’s a bad egg. He tricked his mother out of her savings. Image...
Idiom: egghead by Online English Lessons on Mar 4, 2010 in English Idioms egg food idiom Egghead is a colloquial term for someone who is very intelligent. Examples of use: 1. Patrick is a bit of an egghead. He always has his head in a book. 2. Amanda knows everything there is to know archaeology: she’s a real egghead. Image by Shaz...
