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ESSENTIAL IDIOMS IN ENGLISH

Sina16

Sina16

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi,

How are you dear friends?

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.

I will try to rewrite some of them here.

regards

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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.

 

04:25 PM Mar 20 2010 |

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Sina16

Sina16

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi,

Thanks for your comment here.

your welcome.

regards

09:29 AM Apr 09 2010 |

Sina16

Sina16

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi,

23. TO CALL ON:(to visit)

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Last night several friends called on us.

 

 

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How many salsemen call on Mr Evans everyday?

 

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regards

09:41 AM Apr 09 2010 |

Shinichi Lover

Bahrain

Salam, how are you Sina16,

very useful topic, and I like your way in explaining idioms with the picture..

you're a good teacher :)..

Continue …

10:43 AM Apr 09 2010 |

h-a-h

h-a-h

Bahrain

hi sina

thank u a lot

 

11:04 AM Apr 09 2010 |

adler202

adler202

Haiti

i'm very glad to be here in ebaby

01:27 PM Apr 09 2010 |

Sina16

Sina16

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi,

how are you dear Shinichi Lover?

Thanks for your comment and compliment.

Your welcome.

Hope i can doo something useful for all in whole of my life.

have a nice time.

regards

10:43 AM Apr 10 2010 |

Sina16

Sina16

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi,

how are you dear h-a-h?

Thanks for your comment here.

where were you man?

Your welcome.

have a great time.

regards

10:46 AM Apr 10 2010 |

Sina16

Sina16

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi,

How are you Dear adler202?

Thanks for your comment here.

Same here.

have a nice time on this site.

regards

10:47 AM Apr 10 2010 |

Sina16

Sina16

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi,

24. NEVER MIND (do not mind,do not bother or pay any attention)

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"Never mind" she said when I offered to open the window for her.

 

 

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When William wished to return the money which he owes you, why did you say: "Never mind! Wait until next week when you recive your payback."?

 

 

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regards

11:17 AM Apr 10 2010 |

Sina16

Sina16

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi,

Dear friends, the folowing verbs are from the lesson 3 of that book.

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25. TO PICK OUT: (to choose,select ) (S)

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I want to pick out some new ties to give my brother as a Christmas present.

 

 

 

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Which book did you pick out to send to Anne?

 

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If you want me to treat you to a desert,pick one out.

 

 

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regards

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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.

01:07 PM Apr 11 2010 |