ESSENTIAL IDIOMS IN ENGLISH

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Idomatic expressions are accepted as part of simple,every day speech.Experienced teachers of English have long recognized their importance as a means of adding grace and exactness to speech and writing.

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* The symbol (S) indicates that an idiom is separable  - that a direct object may be placed between the verb and the prepositional particle.In these cases examples are given of the idiom both separated and also unseparated.

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26.TO TAKE ONE'S TIME:(to work or go lisurely,avoid hurrying)

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There is no hurry .You can take your time doing those exercises.

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William never works rapidly.He always takes his time in everything that he does.

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27.TO TALK OVER: (to discuss, consider) (S)

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We talked over Carl's plan to put in air conditioning,but could not come to a decision.

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With whom did you talk over your plan to buy a new car?

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Before I accepted the new job offer,I talked it over with my wife.

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symbol (S) indicates that an idiom is separable  – that a direct object may be placed between the verb and the prepositional particle.

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28.TO LIE DOWN : (to recline,take a lying posting)

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If you are tired ,why don't you lie down for an over or so?

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The doctor says that Grace must lie down and rest an hour every afternoon.

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29.TO STAND UP (to rise,tak an upright or standing position after being seated)

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30.TO SIT DOWN (to take a sitting position after standing)

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After standing for so long,it was a pleasure to sit down and rest.

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We sat down on the park bench and watched the people as they passed.

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31. ALL DAY LONG (the entire day,coninuously through the day)

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I have been working on my income-tax form all day long.

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She shopped all day long looking for a new dress.

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to break the ice 

to make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other We played a couple of party games to break the ice.