(verb) to do something perfectly or successfully
Example Sentences:
Good luck on your performance today, Jimmy. I hope you nail it!
“Yes! I nailed it!” Shouted the happy football player after the important goal.
Media:
(phrasal verb) to focus or define the choices available
Example Sentences:
Before the Smith family chose their vacation, they had to narrow down their options.
The University student narrowed down his career choices to doctor or lawyer, but was having a hard time choosing one.
A: What classes are you going to take next semester?
B: I’m not sure. I plan on narrowing my choices down over the next few weeks.
From the News:
Genetic tests narrow down source of SARS
Media:
(phrasal verb) to focus or define the choices available
Example Sentences:
Before the Smith family chose their vacation, they had to narrow down their options.
The University student narrowed down his career choices to doctor or lawyer, but was having a hard time choosing one.
A: What classes are you going to take next semester?
B: I’m not sure. I plan on narrowing my choices down over the next few weeks.
From the News:
Genetic tests narrow down source of SARS
Media:
(verb) to annoy or bother someone on purpose
Example Sentences:
My younger sister really needles me. I find her so annoying!
A: How is your new roommate?
B: He keeps needling me.
A: How?
B: He’s always having parties, being messy, eating my food….
Media:
(noun) someone who is new at something
Example Sentence:
There are a lot of newbie students in my class this month!
The young boy was a newbie soccer player, so he wasn’t very good during his first game.
(noun) something that requires no thought
Example Sentences:
A: Should we go on vacation in Canada or in Iraq?
B: That’s a no brainer. Canada is much safer!
A: Who do you think is better looking, Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Anniston?
B: That’s a no brainer. Jennifer Anniston is much hotter!
Deciding whether to go to University or not was a no brainer for the smart young man.
Media:
(proverb) without suffering, there is no reward
Example Sentences:
A: This exercise is so difficult!
B: Yeah but it’ll help you lose weight. As they say, no pain, no gain!
I really hate studying, but no pain, no gain. If I don’t study I’ll never get into a good university.
(idiom) to sleep, to nap
Example Sentences:
I think I’m going to nod off for a few minutes. I’m really tired.
A: What time did you nod off last night?
B: Around 11.
(proverb) if you don’t take a risk, you won’t get a reward
Example Sentences:
A: Are you going to go to Law school?
B: No, I don’t think so. It’s too expensive and I think it’s too difficult.
A: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You won’t become rich if you keep working at your current job.
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