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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