(verb) to achieve success in business by securing a new customer
Example Sentences:
If I land this account, I’ll get a promotion.
The excited salesman took his wife out to dinner after he landed a big account.
(proverb) laughing is very good and solves all problems
(verb) to take a strict opinion or viewpoint when you are in charge
(verb) to formally say goodbye to someone after they die
Example Sentences:
Hello everyone. We are here today to lay Billy Stevens to rest. He died last week of cancer, and we will always remember him…
Yesterday, we laid my father to rest. His funeral was beautiful.
A: What are you doing this afternoon?
B: Actually, I’m laying my dog to rest, because he died yesterday.
A: I’m sorry to hear that!
B: Thanks.
(verb) to finally end something
Example Sentences:
I want to lay a rumor to rest. I did not have a relationship with an older man.
We were concerned about losing out jobs when our company was bought. Our boss laid the worries to rest when she told us that our jobs were safe.
Today, I am going to be laying a story to rest. I did not have plastic surgery! Let me tell you how I can prove this….
(phrasal verb) to trick someone, to mislead someone, to lie to someone
Example Sentences:
The beautiful girl led me on at the nightclub. She pretended she was interested in me, but when I asked her for a phone number, she told me to go away!
A: How was your date?
B: It was great, but he didn’t call me back yet!
A: When was it?
B: Three weeks ago.
A: I think he’s leading you on. Forget about him!
B: Oh.
When we were planning a vacation, the advertisements led us on about how great the hotel was. When we arrived, it was horrible!
(proverb) don’t talk about a problem in the past that is likely to cause more difficulties now
Example Sentences:
When my brother told my parents that he thought he had had a terrible childhood, I warned him that he should let sleeping dogs lie. A huge argument followed.
A: Hey, that’s the waiter that served us two weeks ago.
B: Yeah, it is!
A: I’m going to tell him that the service was terrible last time.
B: No, don’t.
A: Why not?
B: Because you should let sleeping dogs lie. You don’t want him to spit in our food, do you?
(adjective) sensible, smart, and with good judgment
Example Sentence:
Mark is a teacher. He has a wife and three children. He never does anything that is too risky. He exercises, eats right, and is saving money for his children. Mark is a level-headed man.
(idiom) very angry, very nervous
Example Sentences:
A: What’s wrong with you? You’re acting like a cat on a hot tin roof!
B: I have to give a speech today!
A: Oh. Good luck!
The actor was like a cat on a hot tin roof while he was waiting for his first performance to begin
(idiom) very happy like a young child
Example Sentences:
A: Did your husband have fun at the Car Show?
B: Yeah! He was like a kid in a candy store! I’ve never seen him smile so much!
Robert felt like a kid in a candy store when he went to Future Shop to buy an iPod.
Media:
(verb) to satisfy one’s basic needs because of a lack of money
(phrasal verb) to fulfill an expectation
Example Sentences:
The coach hoped that the new player would live up to expectations.
The iPhone lives up to all of the hype.
My father was a Lawyer, but I sell hotdogs on the street. I feel like I haven’t lived up to him.
Daughter: I went to College, became a successful Lawyer, and make 800,000 per year. Am I living up to your hopes, Dad?
Father: You sure are!
to be as good as good as someone thought something would be
(noun) the toilet
Example Sentences:
Excuse me, I have to go to the loo.
A: Where is Tommy?
B: He’s in the loo.
Notes:
This is an expression used mainly in Britain.
(proverb) find a problem with a gift that you have been given
(phrasal verb) think about things from the past
Example Sentences:
Do you think you will look back on your time in Canada in a positive or negative way?
Looking back on my travels in the USA, I can’t believe how friendly people were!
If you looked back on your performance, you might see why we lost the match. You were terrible!
(phrasal verb) to highly anticipate something
Example Sentences:
I look forward to going to Canada to study English.
I have a date tonight, and I’m really looking forward to it!
The young girl looked forward to Christmas every year, but was always disappointed.
(phrasal verb) to watch something without getting involved
Example Sentence:
The bystanders looked on while the old lady was robbed on the street.
The fans were looking on intently while the team scored the winning goal.
I often look on whenever I walk by a construction site. I love watching things being built!
(idiom) every bad situation has some positives
Example Sentences:
I know your boyfriend ended your relationship, but look on the bright side. You’ll find a new boyfriend soon!
Always look on the bright side of life!
Media:
(phrasal verb) search for a piece of information in a book
Example Sentences:
A: Do you know the number for the pizza place?
B: No, can you look it up in the phone book?
I looked up the phone number for the pizza place.
You should try to memorize numbers that you are always looking up. That way you won’t have to waste so much time.
(idiom) to respect, to admire, to idolize
Example Sentences:
I look up to Michael Jordan because he’s the best basketball player that ever lived. I wish I could be like him.
When I was younger I looked up to Michael Jackson. I don’t anymore.
Teenagers are always looking up to their older brothers and sisters.
(idiom) to vomit a lot, to be very sick
Example Sentence:
On the weekend I got sick and lost it!
A: Where is Thomas?
B: He is losing it in the washroom because he drank too much tequila!
If I eat that fish I will lose it! I am allergic to fish!
(verb) to be unable to find something
Example Sentences:
I always lose track of my keys!
Kathryn is always losing track of her cellphone, so now she tries to keep it in her purse.
Can you help us? We’ve lost track of our son!
(verb) to be unaware of what time it is
Example Sentences:
Every time Matthew goes to the library, he loses track of time. Once, he stayed there for 8 hours!
A: Why are you so late?
B: I’m sorry! I was at work and I lost track of time!
I bought my husband a watch, because he was always losing track of time. Now he is never late.
(noun) the details
Example Sentence:
I just heard that Mary has a new boyfriend. Quick, give me the lowdown! What does he look like? Is he handsome? How much money does he make?
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