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Play it by ear
1. They’re going to Central Park, then the Met; after that, they’re just going to play it by ear.2. Let’s just play it by ear as far as what to do for the party. Let’s see first who shows up.3. Our excursion went well even though we mostly just played it by ear.4. They could… Read more »
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breadwinner; bring home the bacon
WOTD: breadwinneridiom: bring home the bacon1. Their dad was the breadwinner for the family until he lost his job. Now their mom is the one bringing home the bacon.2. Both their mom and dad bring home the bacon.3. Who’s the breadwinner in your family?4. He could easily work from home, so he was able to… Read more »
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Agonize over
1. He’s a worrier. He agonizes over every decision he has to make.2. He agonizes over every project his manager assigns to him. He’s such a perfectionist.3. Sally has agonized over this assignment since the beginning of the semester. It’s the most challenging one she’s done so far.4. Would you stop agonizing over this situation?… Read more »
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Ring a bell
1. I’ve never seen this actor before, but his name rings a bell. Is he famous?2. I don’t think I’ve heard this song, but the title does ring a bell.3. That name doesn’t ring a bell, at all. I don’t think you’ve mentioned it to me.4. Our manager said he’s mentioned that product to us… Read more »
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Good-to-go
1. My essay’s almost good-to-go. I just need to make a couple of changes.2. I thought the project was already good-to-go, but my manager said I needed to make some changes.3. We were all good-to-go at noon. Where were you?4. Your computer’s good-to-go. You can pick it up anytime.5. We’re good-to-go for the party this… Read more »
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Keen on
1. Their manager is really keen on getting the latest technology for the office.2. However, he’s not too keen on listening to employee complaints.3. They’re really keen on buying organic.4. She’s not too keen on playing video games.5. Their English professor was keen on giving pop quizzes.Keen on means being excited about, enthusiastic, or feel… Read more »
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oblivious (adj)
1. He probably didn’t see you. He usually walks around completely oblivious.2. She strolled through the park without an umbrella as if oblivious to the rain.3. He was studying for an exam on the train and was oblivious to the police activity at the other end of the car.4. She can’t stand people who walk around completely… Read more »
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Get your act together
1. He’s late again! If he doesn’t get his act together soon, they could fire him.2. He needs to stop gambling and get his act together; the kids need him.3. We need to get our act together. If we don’t stop this constant fighting, we’ll never get this project finished.4. This construction company needs to… Read more »
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