(noun) a clumsy person, a careless person
Example Sentences:
The 5 year-old boy was like a bull in a china shop when he visited his grandmother. He caused a lot of damage by knocking over and breaking a lot of her expensive things.
After Shawn got drunk, he was acting like a bull in a china shop. We got kicked out of the pub because he broke all of our glasses!
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(idiom) regular, boring, common, worthless
Example Sentences:
Rude people in New York City are a dime a dozen. Everywhere you go, there are rude people!
A: Do you like my new car? It’s a Honda Civic.
B: Um, it’s alright. It’s a dime a dozen, though. Everyone has one.
A: I hate you.
English teachers in Korea are a dime a dozen. There are so many English speakers here!
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the bag that leftovers from a restaurant meal are put in, so you can take the food home with you
(proverb) a foolish person will lose all of his money easily
(noun) something with little to no value
Example Sentence:
All of my studying will amount to a hill of beans if I fail the test!
A: Is your car worth a lot?
B: It’s worth a hill of beans since my car accident.
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(proverb) a person cannot change who they are, a person cannot change their identity
(proverb) pictures describe things much more easily than words do
Example Sentences:
Teacher: Do you understand what I’m saying?
Student: No.
Teacher: Why not?
Student: It’s just not very clear. Can you draw me a picture? After all, a picture paints a thousand words.
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(proverb) be patient, especially when you’re watching something
(verb) to get a very high score on a test
Example Sentence:
Mom! Dad! I aced my math test!
If you keep acing your tests, Steven, you’ll be the best clown to graduate from clown school!
Timmy’s parents promised him a new bicycle if he aces his science exam.
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(idiom) something that you begin to like after trying it many times.
(phrasal verb) to set a goal, to try and achieve something
Example Sentences:
Teacher: What do you want to aim for when you are older?
Student: I would love to be a firefighter!
The University student is aiming for a good job when he graduates.
When I was younger, I aimed for a job as a policeman. When I got older, I decided to become an accountant instead. It’s much more exciting.
From the News:
Wheelchair athlete Adams aiming for Beijing
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(noun) a signal or sign that everything is okay
Example Sentences:
I was just given the all clear to go to Europe.
The doctor gave him the all clear to start cycling again after he broke his leg last winter.
A: Are the police outside?
B: Nope, it’s all clear.
From the News:
Shuttle Discovery ‘all-clear‘ to land
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(adjective) extremely interested in what someone has to say
Example Sentences:
A: Do you want to know why I broke up with my girlfriend?
B: Yeah, I’m all ears. Tell me
The employees were all ears while the boss was talking about who was going to get fired.
Wife: Are you listening to me?
Husband: Yes, I’m all ears.
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(noun) an event that continues for a whole night
Example Sentence:
I’m going to have to pull an all-nighter if I hope to finish my assignment by tomorrow morning.
The teenagers planned for an all-nighter so they could watch all of the Lord of the Rings movies in one night.
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(proverb) something that looks attractive may not be valuable
Example Sentences:
A: My boyfriend bought me a diamond ring in Chinatown, and it only cost him $100!
B: Well, all that glitters is not gold. You should get a jeweler to check it to make sure it is real.
Sarah’s new cell phone looks great, but it doesn’t work at all. All that glitters is not gold.
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(proverb) if you eat fruit, you will remain healthy
(proverb) when a situation is bad, any chance at relief is good
(idiom) usually said after pulling a prank on someone on April 1st
Example Sentences:
Teenager: Mom, dad, I’m pregnant!
Mom: What? I don’t believe it!
Teenager: April fool’s! I’m just kidding!
(adjective) relaxed and confident
Example Sentence:
On my first day of school, I was so nervous about everything. My friend was as cool as a cucumber!
She was as cool as a cucumber before her presentation because she was well-prepared.
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(proverb) if you did bad things in the past, you will get bad results in the future
if you did good things in the past, you will get good results in the future
Example Sentences:
That man was a criminal a few years ago, and now he’s in jail. As you sow, so you shall reap.
Mary was always kind to everyone. She volunteered, gave money to charity, and helped the homeless. As you sow, so you shall reap. She just won the lottery!
(phrasal verb) to ask someone if they would like to go on a date with you
Example Sentences:
I think I’m going to ask out Suzanne. I think she is cute!
The nervous boy asked out the shy girl.
A: I’m thinking of asking out your sister. Is that okay?
B: No!
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(noun) (slang) a terrible person, a person who acts in a rude or offensive way
(idiom) at a point in one’s life where important decisions about the future must be made
Example Sentences:
Thomas was at a crossroads when he had to decide between going to law school, medical school, or barber college.
When my boyfriend asked me to marry him, I felt like I was at a crossroads, and I didn’t know what to do!
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(idiom) to be confused, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do
Example Sentences:
The confused student was at her wits’ end because she didn’t know what to do after graduation.
A: Are you okay?
B: No, I’m at my wits’ end!
A: Why?
B: I think my boyfriend is seeing another girl secretly!
A: Oh no!
Shawn’s wife left him, his children are always misbehaving, and he just got fired. He is at his wits’ end, and he doesn’t know what to do!
(verb) to have no patience or energy to tolerate something anymore
(verb) to have no patience or energy to tolerate something anymore
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