* interact: to have a mutual effect
ex>
Ms. Faber is an excellent teacher because she interacts with her
students.
* fuss over: to be overly attentive to
someone or something
ex>
Tanya is always fussing over her baby, but Donna lets her baby relax and
enjoy its surroundings.
* bet one dollars to donuts: to be very
certain about something
ex>
I’ll bet you dollars to donuts that Bob will move back here within six
months.
* have the time of one’s life: to have a
very good time
ex>
We went to Greece last month and had the time of our lives.
* reinforce: to strengthen or add support
to something
ex>
To reinforce my point, I’ve brought some samples we can pass around the
room.
Note>
Many English words have the prefix “re-,” which means “to do again.” Reinforce was originally spelled re-enforce or reenforce, and was used in military contexts.
* the more the merrier: an event is more
enjoyable if there are more participants
ex>
Michelle thinks it’s rude to invite people to someone else’s party but I say, “the
more the merrier.”
* fire up:
흥분한, 열광한
This expression
is sometimes applied to machines, especially engine-powered vehicles or
equipment. In that context, it means to start a machine that has been idle for
a while.
ex>
I don’t think I’ve ever seen you so fired up. Did you have an extra cup
of coffee or something?
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