April 22, 2008

Some Idioms


Below are some idioms to make your speaking more fluent, more natural as well as easier to understand what native speakers say.

  • crack the books = start studying
  • cut class = miss school
  • feel at home = feel comfortable or relaxed
  • keep an eye on = watch carefully
  • homesick = sad at being away from home or things that are familiar
  • get under someone's skin = annoy or bother someone
  • stay-at-home mom = a mother who doesn't have a job outside the home
  • fill up on = become full
  • whip up = quickly prepare

Can you make a sentence for each idiom? Drop your ideas on the comment tool.

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