* on the fritz: temporarily not
functioning
ex>
Vera always complains that her computer is on the fritz, but she’s
always clicking on things without checking what they are.
* hang on: to wait
ex>
Ask them to hang on while I check the stockroom to see if we have any of
those left.
ex>
My girlfriend asked me to hang on while she gets ready, so that’s why I’m
standing here.
* stay put: to remain in one place; not
leave
ex>
I know you want to see what’s blocking traffic, but just be patient and stay
put.
Note>
This is a phrase that’s commonly used amongst most parents. Why? because
children love to run around and explore their surroundings. Dog owners, like
Brian, often use this phrase, too!
* the apple doesn’t fall from the tree: a
child is similar in nature to its parent
ex>
My son likes the family business about as much as I do, so it’s true the
apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
* extraneous: not essential; not
relevant; not related to what it’s with
ex>
This machine will sort the coins and remove any extraneous items, like
buttons or washers.
* surge: a sudden strong forward or
upward movement
ex>
There was a surge in the candidate’s popularity after his Michael
Jackson parody went viral on YouTube.
* up to
something: 뭔가를 꾸미고 있는, 꿍꿍이가 있는
This expression
can be used humorously or seriously to imply that someone is doing something
that they shouldn’t be or that they would like to keep a secret. A related
expression that means the same thing is, up
to no good.
A: Why
is carrying all those pots and pans into his tree fort?
B: I
don’t know, but he’s clearly up to something.
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