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English Slang Idioms (107)
1.He bluntly alluded to the fact that he was quitting — in
so many . He called the boss every unprintable
name he could think of and then told the boss of his low
opinion of the company.

thoughts
words
allegories
metaphors
2."What do I think about immigration? Well, I am in
two about should be done about immigration. I
recognize that our country offers freedom that others don't
have and I don't think it is unreasonable to try to attain
freedom. However, if everyone was allowed to become a
citizen, our infrastructure would likely fail," Velma told
Eunice.

cognitive dissonance
minds
worlds
personalities
3."I am not surprised that you want to join the Army.
Soldiering is in your . Your dad, your grandfather,
your great-grandfather and your great-great-grandfather
were all soldiers," Bill told his nephew.

traits
inheritance

cross to bear
blood
4."Wow, John. I am really surprised at how talented you
are in the construction field. You seem to really be in
your around power tools, wood and concrete." Chris
said.

element
nadir
forte
home
5."I didn't think that scheduling work shifts could be so
demanding. I figured that it was only a matter of filling in
the schedule but, already, three people have gotten in
my about the shifts I assigned them," Rachel told
Jennifer.

comfort zone
face
physical property
decision making
6."I heard that the analyst position just became available
and I definitely have it in my ," Sarah told Jessica.

notions
sights
ambitiousness
upward mobility
7.He knew that it was irregular to say this and that he
might get flack for it but he yelled "full ahead" to the

formation of soldiers waiting to begin their morning's run in
an effort to have some personal fun.

rank
march
view
speed
8.When the fire drill went off, the new teacher went directly
by the book. She ordered the kids to get into a line;
one after the other and then marched them in an orderly
fashion to the baseball field where they waited until the fire
department came. Her proper conduct earned her praise
from the principal after the drill.

single spaced
fire
snaked
single file
9.In Arcata, California, there is a debate amongst the
locals about whether it is warmer during the traditional
summer months or during the period known as Indian
.

summer
migration
hunting grounds
winter vacation
10.It had taken him many years of study and work
experience but now he had a solid reputation of one that
knew the of the commercial fishing business. He

knew the laws governing the industry, the equipment
used, the coastal region near his home and all the other
important details.

cause and effect
reward and punishment
power plays
ins and outs