Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Common Expressions

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When someone says: "I'm broke" What do they mean?
I have no money.
I was in an accident.
I was robbed.

When someone says: "Lend me a hand" What do they mean?
They want you to shake their hand.
They want you to help them.
They want to wave goodbye to you.

When someone says: "Meet me at 2 o'clock, sharp!" What do they mean?
They want you to meet them at EXACTLY 2 o'clock.
The want you to meet them at 1 o'clock.
They want you to meet them after 2 o'clock.

When someone says: "I know this place like the back of my hand" What do they mean?
They have a map in their hand.
They know the place very well.
They are lost.

When someone says: "I'm sick and tired of my job" What do they mean?
They feel sick.
They want to go to sleep.
They hate their job.

When someone says: "I feel like I study 24/7" What do they mean?
They feel like they study every minute of every day.
They are studying math.
They don't like studying.

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