* throw
one a curve(ball): to confuse one by doing something tricky or unexpected
ex> Elaine threw me a curve by
suggesting I come to your place to play computer games.
* dress
the part: to wear clothes that are suitable to a specific role or position
ex> He might not be the most
effective manager, but he sure knows how to dress the part.
* magnificent:
grand; beautiful; impressive
ex> This space looks very simple when
set up as a conference room, but is transformed into a magnificent
ballroom when its decorations are in place.
* jacked
up: physically or mentally stimulated; lifted off the ground
ex> I got so jacked up on
espresso that I could feel my heart pound.
* bouncing
off the walls: excited; nervously energetic
ex> The fifth grade students seem
quiet now, but they’ll be bouncing off the walls by June.
* tossing
and turning: unable to sleep
ex> Seth was so worried about his
exam that he spent the night tossing and turning.
* man (verb): 일하기 위해 자리를 맡다
Since the 1970’s, there has been a shift
away from what are seen as gender-biased terms in English. For example, mankind is now often replaced with humankind. Similarly, the words operate or occupy are sometimes used (although less accurately) to replace man as a verb.
ex> We’ll need someone to man
the reception desk during lunch hour.
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