Idioms

Lesson 17

To blow outTo blow out a tire, a tire blowout

To blow out candles; extinguish

To become ofWhat’s become of that

cable?

I wonder what ever became of Joe? I miss him.

To shut up

The store had to be shut up before the storm came.

Have gotI’ve got a lollipop and you

don’t. Ha ha ha!

Have got to, have to

On August 5th, we have got to start finals. All students have to pass their finals to move on to level 4.

To keep up withWe have to keep up with Mom!

On the other hand

To turn downThis slide is too bright. Can we turn it down,

please?

Turn down that loud music!

I’m freezing. Turn down the AC!

Fifty-fifty

To break inThe thief broke into my house

Until my new shoes were broken in, I could only wear them for an hour at a time.

A lost cause

Above all

Go home, have fun, but above all, don’t forget to learn your idioms!