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English Language Institute
Idioms in English

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English Language Institute
Welcome to the College of Staten Island (CSI)

3. College of Staten Island
English Language Institute
Idioms in
English
prepared by
our ELI
teachers

4. To think twice
When you "think twice," you consider
something carefully.
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5. To think twice
Example: Her father advised her to think twice before buying
clothes instead of food.
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6. To throw in the towel
When you "throw in the towel," you
accept defeat or give up.
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7. To throw in the towel
Example: The failing restaurant decided
to throw in the towel.
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8. To hold one’s tongue
When you "hold your tongue," you
keep yourself from speaking.
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9. To hold one’s tongue
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Example: Even though
Janet insulted her,
Trixie held her tongue.
She didn't want to make
things worse.

10. To seal the deal
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When you "seal the deal" you reach an
agreement with someone.

11. To seal the deal
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Example: "After
Jackson
proposed to his
girlfriend, they
sealed the deal
with a kiss."

12. A party pooper
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When someone is a
"party pooper," they
don't want to go out
with their friends or
want to leave early.

13. A party pooper
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Example: At the
party, George kept
complaining and
wanted to leave
early. What a party
pooper!

14. Until the cows come home
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When you are willing
to do something "until
the cows come home,"
means that you will do
it for an indefinite but
long time.

15. Until the cows come home
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Example: Ivan told
Emma that he would
love to dance with her
until the cows come
home.

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