1. If he keeps spreading himself too thin, he might have a nervous breakdown.2. I told my manager I couldn’t take on the new project; I was already spreading myself too thin.3. You really should ask for help. You’re already spreading yourself too thin. 4. She likes to help everyone, but she ends up spreading… Read more »
1. We finally finished the project, but we didn’t call it a day until 1 in the morning. We were so tired.2. You’ve been working for 8 hours straight! Why don’t you call it a day and get some rest.3. Let’s call it a day and start the next chapter tomorrow.4. She’s supposed to work… Read more »
1. When she goes fishing with her grandfather, who used to run a corporation, she picks his brains about managing a company.2. They wanted to meet the author and hopefully pick his brains about his writing career and getting published.3. He likes to have dinner with successful businessmen so he can pick their brains.4. You’re… Read more »
1. They haven’t picked a replacement yet. The manager’s due to step down next month, but so far, no one has stepped up to the plate.2. You need to get as much experience now; so if someone leaves, you’ll be ready to step up to the plate.3. We weren’t sure if Sue could do the… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
This phrase is another way of saying approximately and usually goes right after a quantity or amount. So, “5 hours or so” means approximately 5 hours. Sometimes, the phrase goes right after the number: There were ten or so kids there. This structure, though, tends to sound more informal. In addition, although this phrase already means… Read more »
