* out
on the town: enjoying an evening of public social activity
ex> My parents like to dress up and
go out on the town once or twice a year.
* jumping:
(of a place or event) very popular and active
ex> It’s quiet now, but this place
really starts jumping after midnight.
* hit
it out of the park: to accomplish something very successfully
ex> I thought your last show was
really good, but tonight you hit it out of the park.
* heyday:
the period when someone or something is most successful, popular, or able
ex> In his heyday, my dad could
lift his own weight over his head and hold it there.
ex> Although her heyday was
over thirty years ago, her concerts still sell out within hours.
* shrinking
violet: a very shy person
ex> Judy was a shrinking violet
before she took that public speaking course.
* sleep
in: to sleep for longer than usual
ex> I was an hour late to work today
because I slept in.
* pull up in: 차량을 타고 도착하다(멈추다)
Without the preposition “in,” pull up also has the more literal
meaning: “to raise with a pulling motion.” You can pull up some water in a bucket, or your pants in a hurry
ex> Your friends wouldn’t care if you
pulled up in a wagon. They’ll just be happy to see you.
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