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Exploring Idioms and Their Applications in Everyday Situations

This comprehensive guide delves into various English idioms and phrases, illustrating their meanings and usage in everyday conversations. From "scratching the surface" of investigations to "stealing someone's thunder" in professional settings, this resource captures the essence of idiomatic expressions. Each entry provides context, showing how these phrases can reflect real-life situations like sending a player "to the showers" after a poor performance or deciding to "turn over a new leaf" after an incident. Enhance your understanding and appreciation of these expressions!

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Exploring Idioms and Their Applications in Everyday Situations

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  2. 12 30 Scratch the surface  The investigation of the governor’s staff revealed some suspicious dealing. It’s thought that the investigators have just scratched the surface.

  3. 12 30 Send someone to the showers  John played so badly that the coach sent him to the showers after the third quarter

  4. 12 30 A slap in the face Losing the election was a slap in the face for the club president.

  5. 12 30 Slip of tongue  I didn’t mean to tell her that. I was a slip of tongue.

  6. 12 30 Steal someone’s thunder What do you mean by stealing my thunder? I am in charge here.

  7. 12 30 Strike while the iron is hot  He was in a good mood, so I asked for a loan of $200. I thought I had better strike while the iron is hot.

  8. 12 30 Turn over a new leaf  After a minor accident, Sally decided to turn over a new leaf and drive more carefully.

  9. 12 30 Walk a tight rope  Our business is about to fail. We have been walking a tightrope over the past three months.

  10. Listening practice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoA7_7oV_NA Business setting-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZQzkl55o8w&feature=related Business setting-2

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