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231. Be a good sport
Be a good sport: be able to laugh at jokes and pranks that involve you Rick: We played a prank on Sam and everyone laughed at him. Noriko: That's terrible. Rick: But he was a good sport and laughed al…
229. I'll catch you later
I'll catch you later: I'll see you later. Tim: Hey buddy, I'll catch you later. Going to meet some friends for drinks. Sam: Alright, take care and see you tomorrow.
228. Drop someone a line
Drop someone a line: write a short letter to someone Noriko: What are you doing? Sam: Dropping a line to my friend in Norway. Going to send this letter after I finish writing it.
384. Hear from someone
Hear from someone: receive a phone call, letter, or e-mail from someone. Tim: Hey friend, what's new? John: I heard from my friend the other day. He sent me a message randomly asking how I was doing.…
382. Get away
Get away: leave one's daily routine; go on vacation Tim: I'm tired of working. I want to get away. Rick: What do you have in mind? Tim: I want to head to the Caribbean. Found some cheap tickets the ot…
227. Be sick of something
Be sick of something: be tired of; be bored with something Roger: I'm sick of my neighbors. Rick: Why? Roger: They always play their music too loudly.
380. Change one's mind
Change one's mind: change one's opinion or point of view Politician: I used to believe the in climate change, but I 've changed my mind. After looking at the research, it seems that the data proves ot…
226. Rip something off/ rip someone off
Rip something off/ rip someone off: steal something/steal from someone. Tim: What's going on? Noriko: I feel terrible. My purse got ripped off last night. All of my belongings are gone.
377. A dream come true
A dream come true: a dream that has become a reality Noriko: I'm glad that I got this job. It's a dream come true . Rick: You always wanted to work in fashion? Noriko: Since I was a child. ===========…
375. Get together (with someone)
Get together (with someone): meet and spend time with someone Tom: My family and I are getting together for the holidays. What are you up to? Sam: Same thing. It should be fun.
374. Find something out
Find something out: learn or discover something Tim: Hey can you find out when is the next examination? I want to take a placement test. Sam: Sure, let me check when it's available.
373. Year after year
Year after year: regularly for many years Rick: I don't like this city too much. Sam: What's wrong with it? Rick: Year after year, it snows a lot and makes the roads too icy.