PHRASES Flashcards

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TO GO THE EXTRA MILE

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To make more effort than is expected of you.

Ex:
I like to do business with that company. They always go the extra mile.

I like to go the extra mile for my family

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TO DO SOMETHING AT YOUR ON EXPENSES

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I came to Australia at my own expense.

We need to get there at our own expense.

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TO POP (DOWN) TO THE SUPERMARKET.

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: quickly go to a shop, do that one or two things you need to do and return.

My friend, Jason, lives in the flat above me. So she often pop down if she needs anything. Or I might pop up to see her if I’m feeling lonely.

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STH SLIP MY MIND

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If something slip your mind, you forget it.

Ex:

I’m sorry I forget you birthday. It just slipped my mind

I should have told you but it completely slipped my mind.

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LOOK/ FEEL LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS

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To look or feel extremely good, often because you are wearing something that cost a lot of money.

Ex:
You look like a million dollars in that dress, honey!

I came back from my vacation feeling like a million dollars.

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I AGREE…

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I’m with you in that

I couldn’t agree with you more

I thin that’s spot on

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I * DISAGREE

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I agree to a point, but…

I agree to certain extend, but…

I see what you mean but…

I see what you’r saying but…

I see where you’re coming from

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