Or Else 1. Used to say what will happen if something is not done. Ex: You have to leave, “or else” I will call the police. 2. Used to say what another possibility is. Ex: He thinks he can do it, “or else” he is not interested. 3. Used as an […]
When/ If Push Comes to Shove = when a situation becomes so bad or desperate, that serious action is urgently needed Ex: I’m normally a nice person, but “when push comes to shove” and someone threatens my family or me, I will fight them. Ex: It might be difficult to find a […]
Everyone vs Every One Everyone = ALL the people in a group. (You can also use everybody.) Ex: The new rules will affect “everyone” at our job. Every One = EACH person who makes up a group. Ex: My mother would like to thank “every one” of you who helped her during her illness. […]
Son of a Bitch = 1) person (usually a man) that you strongly dislike or hate 2) expression to show frustration (Level 2 Curse Word ) Ex: That “son of a bitch” stole my parking spot. Ex: The tire on my car is flat. “Son of a bitch!”
Who vs Whom Who = subject pronoun Ex: Who ate the apple? Ex: Who got the job? Whom = object pronoun Ex: The apple was eaten by whom? (“The apple” is the subject) Ex: Whom do you love? ( “You” are the subject) Tip to remember: If you can replace […]
Turn a Blind Eye = pretend not to notice Ex: The management at the business “turned a blind eye” at bulling from some of its employees. Ex: We can’t just “turn a blind eye” towards all the starving human beings in the world.
Cross the Line = to overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable Ex: I know he was trying to tell a joke, but what he said “crossed the line.” Ex: I don’t have a problem with you talking to my girlfriend, but taking her out for […]
Buy (What Someone Said) = believe Ex: That idea sounds good to me, but will your wife “buy it?” Ex: I’m not “buying his story.” I think he is lying.
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Eye-Opening = something that causes a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness, enlightening experience Ex: Moving out from your parents home can be an “eye-opening” experience. Ex: The documentary was “eye-opening” to watch because I learned so many new things.