ex>
When we were young, I was always a bookworm while my sister played lots
of sports.
Note>
Literally, a bookworm is the larva of a wood-boring beetle that feeds on the
paper and glue in books.
* all the rage: extremely popular
ex>
My outfit might look strange to you, but this look is all the rage in
China.
* fly out the door: to be sold to many
people
ex>
Once we get the technical problems solved, these things will fly out the
door.
* out of one’s league: beyond one’s
budget, capability, eligibility, etc.
ex>
I’d love to date someone as beautiful as her, but I think she might be out
of my league.
* budget range: the general amount that
one can afford
ex>
There’s nothing in this fancy boutique that’s within my budget range.
* talk turkey: to speak seriously to
reach an agreement
ex>
Stan was in a friendly mood, but his attitude changed when we began to talk
turkey.
* accommodate: “Accommodate” is
frequently misspelled, even by native English speakers. Here’s an easy way to
remember that there are two C’s and two M’s: to accommodate two people, you
need two cots and two mattresses.
ex>
I’d like to rent a vehicle that can accommodate three adults and four
children, please.
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