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- 1. eatup 99everyday english phrasesin less than a week a book of Kien Tran ...and remember them forever
- 3. bang for the buckWorth the money you spend 2 MacBook is relatively expensive but it gives you more bang for the buck. I get more things done since I bought it. And you should consider buying it too, because if you don't get your work done on time, your boss will make a fuss about it
- 4. Around the corner Coming up very soon 3 The next IELTS exam is just around the corner. You study or you die. New Year is also around the corner too.. You have to choose which one is your priority
- 5. Hands down Simply too obvious and not worth arguing at all 4 Calgary is the best city in Canada to get rich, hands down Siro-A is the hands down the best performer in America's Got Talent this year
- 6. Heads- up An advance notice, just to remind you something is coming so better be prepared 5 It's easier to get A and A+ in Canada than in Vietnam because professors usually give students a heads-up before the exams on what chapters to focus on. I feel like I get more bang for the buck
- 7. Big time!Used to stress the extreme (usually put at the end of the sentence) 6 I earned $3,000 from stock investing big time last week.. However, yesterday's market crash also made me lose, big time. To get more bang for the buck, I better do more research.
- 8. Back to square oneBack to the starting point (square one), usually as a result of a failure 7 After losing all the money in the stock market, my saving is now back to square one. But still I believe stock maket is hands down the best place to make some bucks
- 9. Pull off (Pull it off) Successfully make something happen or accomplish something, succeed 8 I had a job interview last week and guess what, I pulled it off! I just pulled off the $200,000 real estate deal with my client. Now I have money to spend!
- 10. Pull an all nighter Do not sleep at all to do somefreakingthing. Most used by college students 9 Even though I'm well-prepared , I still have to pull an all-nighter for the exam tomorrow. Coffee is ready. Hopefully I can pull it off
- 11. Goof offWaste time instead of studying or working 10 I don't get it when Jim goofs off all the time but still get A+. He must have a secret sauce.
- 12. A Rip-offSomething unreasonably expensive 11 $1000 for an IELTS course? Definitely a rip-off. They're obviously trying to rip you off. So stay away. You will not get any bang for your buck at all.
- 13. Tie the knotGet married 12 I'm 23 this year and I'm not gonna tie the knot anytime soon. Getting married involves a lot of responsibility, both expected and unexpected. My friends, Jim and Lori, will tie the knot this month and their wedding is just around the corner.
- 14. Step up my game Try harder and make it better 13 I want to go back to stock investing to make some money. I'm aware that to make a nice return, I'll have to stop goofing off to step up my game.
- 15. I'm buyin' it I'm convinced! 14 Linh was always trying to convince me she saw an alien. At first, I was not buying it because her story was so sketchy. But then I saw it with my own eyes and I have to believe in it. I'm buying it.
- 16. Hold onto your hat!Be ready to hear something surprising! 15 Hi everybody, I got some good news. Please hold onto your hat. I finally have a girlfriend! Oh, Congrats! Unbelievable1
- 17. Screw it! Whatever happens, I don't care 16 In teamwork, people often slack off. That really annoys me sometimes. But you know what, screw it. I'll just do my part and I'll pull an all-nighter as usual.
- 18. Crunch time Busy period of time when everyone has to work hard 17 The tax season is just around the corner. In Canada, it's between March and April. It's crunch time for accountants to file tax for their clients.
- 19. What's the catch? It sounds weird. What's the reason behind it? 18 AT&T is giving away free iPhone Really? so what's the catch? You have to sign a 2-year contract with them. costing you around $70 every month.
- 20. Recoup (v) Recover what you have lost 19 I lost $3,000 in stock market last week Yesterday, I earned $4,000. I have not only recouped the money but made a profit after all.
- 21. Fit into the pictureDoes not fit with the overall plan 20 Having a job is important. But having a job that is not related to what you study doesn't really fit into the picture. And of course, doesn't give you more bang for your buck after all.
- 22. I wasn't born yesterdayCome on, I'm not stupid 21 One of my friends suddenly called me for the first time after 3 years and said he had a business opportunity that could help me earn several thousands dollars per day without working. Come on, I wasn't born yesterday
- 23. Up and running Active, actively working, functioning 22 My iPhone 4 is so slow and isn't working sometimes. I may have to reset it to get it up and running again. I love when I see my money-counting machine always up and running
- 24. Hands- on Practical (experience) 23 Working gives you hands-on experience so you can be up and running for the job right after graduation.
- 25. On my toes Be really ready, alert, attentive, focused 24 Whenever my boss is around, all employees are always on their toes. They don't want to mess up or she may make a fuss about it.
- 26. Look Listen! Attention! (Used a lot in conversation to get attention) 25 Kien: You are not so smart, Jim Jim: Kien, look, do you think you are?
- 27. Out of handOut of control, unable to control 26 Greece's national debt is getting out of hand as the government is hands down unable to pay its debt
- 28. day in day outEvery day (used to emphasize) 28 I don't know why I study IELTS day in day out but still cannot get above 7? Have you read kientran's handbook?
- 29. pave the wayMake it easier to do the next things 28 Getting the IELTS certificate can pave the way for your dream of studying aboard. You'll need to study day in day out to get your English up and running. And of course, step up your game.
- 30. I've been there I've experienced that. I did that. So I know. 29 Your parents don't allow you to get married and you're sad? I've been there. I know how it feels. Wanna catch a movie?
- 34. On the verge of Very close to 33 Greece is on the verge of default if it cannot pay its debt on time I'm on the verge of failing the IELTS test because I didn't put enough effort on studying
- 35. Go bananas Be wild, lose control 34 Lena totally went bananas when students asked her about the class schedule
- 36. psyched upReady and excited 35 After reading Kien Tran's handbook, many are psyched up for the next big challenge!
- 37. No- brainerSomething that is extremely easy to do or too obvious 36 Hacking the U.S. government's website is a challenge to me but is a no-brainer to some famous hackers
- 38. cut and dryToo obvious and clear, no further explanations required 37 I don't know why I failed so many times just to make a cake although the instructions are very cut and dry. I'm going to go bananas!
- 39. Tag alongTo follow or go with someone 38 Linh is going to catch a movie later today and I really want to tag along but am not really sure if she will be happy if I do
- 40. bad- mouthsay bad things about 39 If you don't like someone, just ignore him or her. It's not a good idea to bad-mouth other people
- 41. Pump ironLift weight (in the gym) 40 After work, I have no energy left to pump some iron. But I used to pump iron in the gym all the time
- 42. on fireDoing so great that nobody is able to stop him/her 41 My friend's totally on fire after she read my ielts handbook. She is doing so much better than anyone else now and looks like she's not gonna stop. She told me she got psyched up every time after reading that handbook
- 43. Leave me high and dry Leave me alone to do all the work, no help at all 42 I got a bad experience with my professor when she left me high and dry with all the new learning materials that she never explained in class. Let's face it, those are not really cut and dry for me to self-study. And I think I'm on the verge of failing her class
- 44. Turn me offDisappoint, disgust 43 I kinda like a girl named XYZW, but the fact that she never takes a shower really turns me off
- 45. make ends meet earn just enough money to pay the bills (expenses) and there is almost no money left after that 44 If you are earning $50,000 per yea well you're good. But if you only earn $30,000, you may just make ends meet. If you only earn less than that, you're on the verge of poverty.
- 46. money talksMoney can make your problems go away 45 In Vietnam, whenever you get caught by the police, just remember Money talks. It also works for hospital, or even in school. You want to get high marks? Well, money talks.
- 47. early birdsThose who come earliest (than expected) 46 Parking fee for early birds is $10 per hour. Regular fee is $5. Unless you really need to, don't come too early. It's a rip-off, I know.
- 48. double- checkCheck again to make sure 47 Before going to the CFA testing center, you need to doublecheck to see if you forget the financial calculator. Otherwise, the consequence would be catastrophic.. If you can, have someone tag along with you to make sure everything's right.
- 49. on the same pageSeeing things the same way, in agreement! 48 After figuring out that my friend is also a stock trader, I know that we are on the same page. He knows what I know and vice versa. We can work extremely well with each other.
- 50. in the same boatin the same trouble, have the same problem or situation 49 After figuring out that Linh was ripped off when she paid $3,000 for an useless bike, I feel like we're in the same boat as I also paid around $4,000 for a made-in-china bike. We had the same situation.
- 51. fill me inTell me more (about stuff I've missed) 50 I was sleeping during class so my classmate had to fill me in after we got home. And she told me there was nothing special. The professor just wanted to give us a heads-up on some new special events.
- 52. filthy richsuper rich 51 Doctors and lawers make around $200 per hour. They're hands down filthy rich. But before getting there, they definitely have to study day in day out.
- 53. Do you follow me?Do you understand what I've said so far? 52 After reading all the idioms and phrases, do you still follow me? Yes? Good, we should continue! And step your our games.
- 54. for goodforever 53 If you win the lottery, do you think you will change your life big time for good? Not so fast, many people get poorer after spending all the money. They can't even make ends meet.
- 55. freebie free stuff 54 People who are just making ends meet tend to seek freebie. Some freebies are worthless. But some of them do give people bang for the buck.
- 56. watch out be cautious 55 Canada's GDP is slowing down and could be on the verge of a recession. .Better watch out. the new recession might just be around the corner.
- 57. weed outget rid of, remove 56 It's easy to get through Accounting Basic. But the Advanced Accounting course is really the one that weeds out lots of lazy students who goof off all the time.
- 58. well takentrue, significant 57 Practice always leads to success is such a well taken statement. I'm really buying it.
- 59. Got it all planned outReady, planned out, prepared 58 I have done all the preparation for the company project and gotten it all planned out. All the key points will never slip my mind again.
- 60. hit the hayGo to bed 59 For guys who want to pump iron, hitting the hay early is a good thing to do to build muscles. Do you follow me?
- 62. in a bit in a short moment 61 I'm busy making this ebook now so I'll talk to you in a bit It's crunch time for me. This bo will be up and running very short
- 63. in a flashvery quickly, in no time 62 Instockmarket,youcan makeafewthousandsinaflash. Oryoucanlosethesameinno time.Thingssometimesgetout ofhandforevenmost sophisticatedtraders. hello, I'm an alien, and I speak English
- 67. keep in mind Remember that 66 Keepinmindthatthebosscan comeinnotime.Stayonyour toes.Betterwatchout.
- 75. your guess is as good as mine I have no idea either 74 Linhaskedmehowtopulloffthe magictricklikeinTVandIhonestly hadnoidea.Herguessisasgood asmine.
- 79. in a blink of an eye Super fast, (or within a blink of an eye) 78 Whenevertherearefreebies,they tendtobegonewithinablinkofan eye.
- 87. there's no truth to it86 Createacreditcardwithjuststudent IDandnoquestionsasked?Comeon, it'sascam.There'snotruthtoit.I wasn'tbornyesterday.