Calm down and tell me what’s wrong. You
look like you’re on the verge of a
heart attack.
* be on the verge of: to be about to
experience something
ex> The scientist was on the verge
of a breakthrough in her cancer research.
You call that music? It’s taking a toll on my well-being. Even
when I’m at work I can still hear that pounding.
* take a toll on: to have a negative
effect on something
ex> Her parents’ constant bickering
was taking a toll on Jane’s self-esteem.
That’s because you chose to work at home
three days a week? Remember, the commute was taking a toll on your well-being
before Julia.
I guess if I wear headphones when she
practices, the drums are the lesser of
two evils.
* the lesser of two evils: the better of
two bad choice
ex> Between lying to my mother and
lying to a judge, I’ll take the less of two evils and lie to my mother.
See? There was no reason to get bend out of shape. And if it makes
you feel any better, I’ll ask Mrs. Robertson what Julia’s practice schedule is.
* be/get bent out of shape: to be angry
or insulted
ex> Don’t get bent out of shape
every time someone disagrees with you!
The first thing we can do is start combing through the real estate ads for
a house.
* comb through: to thoroughly examine
something
ex> The treasure hunter combed
through the ancient maps looking for clues to finding the lost gold.
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