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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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A: Do you drink coffee?
B: Yes. Five cups a day.
A: Wow! Have you always liked coffee so much?
B: No, it was an acquired taste. I hated it at first, but now I can’t live without it!

Mark’s wife has always loved red wine, but for him it was an acquired taste.

From the News:

Affluent Chinese acquire taste for wine

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When Canada defeated Brazil in the football final, it was an against all odds victory.

Boy: Would you like to go on a date with me?
Girl: I don’t think so.
Boy: Why not?
Girl: It’s against all odds, I don’t think it’s a good idea.
Boy: What do you mean?
Girl: You’re unattractive, have terrible clothes, and are rude. I’m a beautiful young woman.
Boy: I see.

From the Blogs:

Against all odds: imeem raises more cash

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Example Sentences:

Regular: I am not tired.
Idiomatic: I ain’t tired.

Regular: We are not hungry.
Idiomatic: We ain’t hungry.

Regular: He is not lazy.
Idiomatic: He ain’t lazy.

Regular: She has not come.
Idiomatic: She ain’t come.

Regular: You haven’t paid.
Idiomatic: You ain’t paid.

From the Blogs:

Even Kraft Mac ‘n’ Cheese ain’t recission proof

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I know your boyfriend ended your relationship, but remember that it’s probably all for the best. You’ll find a new boyfriend soon!

A: I got fired from my job!
B: Oh no!
A: I don’t know what I’m going to do!
B: I’m sure it’s all for the best. Maybe you should go back to school?

From the Blogs:

All for the best

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3. crushed (adjective) to be extremely disappointed Example Sentences: The teenage girl...

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Waitress: How is your meal today?
Customer: It’s all good.

A: Is everything okay?
B: It’s all good!
A: Are you okay?
B: I’m all good!
A: Is your boyfriend okay?
B: He’s all good. Why are you asking? Are you all good?
A: No.

From the Blogs:

Diamondback: We are all good

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My 8 year-old son has ants in his pants because he is going to watch a football match tomorrow. He’s so excited.

Roberta had ants in her pants because she had a presentation to give in her business class.

From the Blogs:

Ants in Your Pants and Jumping Jacks

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3. keep one’s pants on (idiom) be patient A: Are you coming? We’re going to...

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Teenager: Mom, dad, I’m pregnant!
Mom: What? I don’t believe it!
Teenager: April fool’s! I’m just kidding!

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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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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!