It's the way to go!

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 "When you're in Chicago, walking along the river is the way to go if you don't want to spend much money."  This is a phrase that we use when we are trying to tell someone that a certain way is best way to do something. - 

"If you want a good meal that will fill you up and won't cost much, pizza is the way to go." 


"When you live in a rainy city, having about a dozen umbrellas is the way to go." - "If you like live music, the tavern on Jackson Street is the way to go." - Go ahead and try to use this phrase in a sentence.

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Fake it 'til you make it

English expression: Fake it 'til you make it. - (Fake it until you make it) - = If you don't know how to do something, pretend like you know how to do it until you learn how to do it or become successful. - This is a common expression and easy to remember because it rhymes. People love things that rhyme. - I'm not sure how I feel about the ideology behind this expression. On one hand, I think it's good because it can encourage people to keep trying until they succeed. On the other hand, it encourages a bit of deceitful behavior.

I think that English learners should fake it until they make it because practicing is the only way to get better. On the other hand, I certainly would not want my doctor to be faking it until he or she makes it. - It's most commonly used for when someone starts a new job and is having doubts on if he or she will be able to do it well. The cliché advice people give that person is, "Hey, fake it 'til make you make it." - What do you think? Is this good advice? Do you think people should fake it 'til they make it"? - Share your thoughts in the comments! - Check out #fakeittillyoumakeit for more examples. - Tag a friend who faked it 'til he or she made it.

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That ship has sailed

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This is an English expression that we use to talk about missed opportunities.  For example, "I wanted to become a doctor, but that ship has sailed. I guess I will just be an English teacher online." -

This is similar to another popular expression we use when you miss an opportunity or trend, we say, "you missed the boat on that one." -


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To talk someone into something

To talk someone into something

 Today, we learn English with a phrasal verb that we use to talk about convincing someone or persuading someone. - For example, "I talked my friend into letting me give him a haircut. The results were disastrous." - If you swipe to the left, there's another example. - - Are you good at talking people into to things? - Can I talk you into tagging your friends and sharing this with them? - When was the last time you talked someone into something? Share your responses in the comments. -









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To toot your own horn

English Expression: To toot your own horn!

 

"I'm not trying to toot my own horn here, but I'm a pretty good singer." - This is a weird phrase that we say a lot in English when we are about to compliment ourselves or say something that could come across as bragging. - To toot is like to make a sound, like to honk the horn on your car. - What's something that you have done recently that made you feel like tooting your own horn?

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To draw the line

English Expression: To draw the line!

 

This English expression means to set a boundary or a limit. - "My neighbor keeps stealing tomatoes from my garden. It was fine the first couple of times, but I have to draw the line somewhere." - What about you, where do you draw the line? - Share your responses in the comments.

 

 

 

 

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To get a Big Bang for your buck

"To get a Big Bang for your buck." - I don't quite know the origins of this English expression, but it is one that you will here people say when they are really excited about a great deal. I think the expression maybe comes from fireworks. Like people when they buy fireworks want to know which ones will give them the biggest bang for their buck (remember buck is slang for dollar). - It's open to interpretation though.  That's what is so fun about learning English!  



What's a good deal where you live. Can you use one of these expressions to talk about it? Go ahead, give it a try in the comments. -


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An offer you can't refuse

"An offer you can't refuse" is how we describe something that it is too good to resist. This English expression can be used to talk about something that is inexpensive, or it can be a way to talk about an incredible opportunity.








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This ain't my first rodeo!

English Expression: This ain't my first rodeo!

Today, we learn English with the expression: This ain't my first rodeo!  This expression means this isn't my first time doing something. For example, if your friend tries to give you condescending advice on how to use a smartphone, you can say, "Yeah, this ain't my first rodeo." - We usually use this expression in a prideful way. It's like saying, " Hey, I know what I'm doing." - Does it bother you when people try to tell you how to do something that you already know how to do? Share some examples in the comments below.

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To Be Behind The Times

To be behind the times

I'm a little behind the times because I just learned how to take Instagram polls. I really need to get with the times." - This is an expression that we use to talk about someone who isn't up (up to date) on all the latest trends and technology. In this context, the times are now. - I also said, "I need to get with the times," which means "I need to catch up on all the latest trends." - Do you consider yourself to be behind the times? Why or why not? Share your responses in the comments below.



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Slowly but surely

Slowly but surely

This is something that we say a lot when we are talking about slow progress. - For example, "If you keep studying English, slowly but surely you will become fluent." - "New York is a 12 hour drive, but if we don't make any stops, we'll get there slowly but surely." - I think this has become a popular thing to say because it has a nice rhythm to it. - What is something that you will do this week slowly but surely? Share your responses in the comments.

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

This is just a common saying that people say when talking about difficult situations. - It's kind of one of those phrases we use to summon the strength in people. It's meant to motivate you. - People will also just shorten it and say "when the going gets tough." - Have you heard this expression used before? Share your experiences in the comments. - Tag the toughest, strongest person you know.

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TO BE ON TOP OF IT

TO BE ON TOP OF IT

This is a phrasal verb that means "to be in control of the situation." This phrasal verb is useful when you want to communicate that you are diligently working on something to the extent that you could physically be on top of it.

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In other words, when you say "I'm on top of it," you are saying, "I'm working on it," or "I will get it done." - - 

For example: - "I'm not doing very well in my math class, but when it comes to history, I'm on top of it."

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"I try to stay on top of returning phone calls and e-mails. If I get behind, my job gets difficult very fast."

- - "I got a terrible grade on my math test.  I just fell behind last week in the class and never caught up.  I just didn't stay on top of it."

-- Share your questions and comments!  Have you been staying on top of it when it comes to studying English?

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*Note that this phrase has different meanings based on its context.  Some of the examples refer to its literal meaning something being physically on top of something else.  Other examples refer to a figurative meaning of something being rated as top quality.  The idea is for you to be aware of the phrases literal and figurative meanings and  understand it in different contexts.

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To Nickel And Dime

TO GET NICKELED AND DIMED
When a company charges you for every little thing.
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Here is an expression that we had a little fun with this weekend.
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When you get nickeled and dimed, you get charged for a lot of things that seem like they should be included in the original price.
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A couple examples I threw out there were airlines and banks. Most people thought banks nickel and dime us more. Can you think of any other examples?
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Tag a friend who has complained about getting nickeled and dimed recently.

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