A: Maybe I shouldn’t just move back to Nebraska. B: No, I can't let you do that. A: Why not? B: For the first time ever, I have a thriving social life. And no pressure, but it is kind of lives and dies with* you.From Big Bang Theory, Season 5, Episode 11*lives and dies with: This expression is usua
A: Why don’t you, uh, stay away from me? B: No, I’m going to stand where I want. Okay? You don’t want to get on my bad side*! I’ve seen some horrible things. I own over two hundred horror movies! A: Okay. That’s so weird. Just go away! From The Office, Season 7, Episode 21*get on someone’s bad side:
A: That guy had the worst pick-up line I’ve ever heard in my life. B: The space pants? It was cute. A: I can come up with a better pick-up line than that off the top of my head*. B: Okay, let’s hear it.From 100 Questions, Season 1, Episode 1 *off the top of one’s head: You can use this expression wh
A: I’m sorry man. I shouldn’t have done thisB: No, it’s better to deal with the truth*. *deal with the truth: You can use this expression when you face something or someone you did not expect. For example, you can say “Sometimes it is hard to deal with the truth. But you should bear it.“
A: This is not a science project.B: No, it’s a matter of life and death. Jack’s life is on the line*. From Dexter, Season 8, Episode 6 *On the line: You can use this expression when someone or something is at risk or cannot expect how things will happen next. For example, you can say “My professor c
A: You have got a real knack for this*, Carrie Bradshaw.B: You think?A: Maybe writing is your calling. *Have got a real knack for this: You can use this expression when you have a talent in something. For example, he has got a real knack for making money. By Kim Su-yeon, Tribune Reporter
A: Where is dad?B: At the club.A: Right. We are still going to the dogs* later?B: No. There has been a change of plan.*Go to the dogs: You can use this expression when you become worse in quality or character. For example, he was a good musician, but lately, he has gone to the dogs.By Pyun Ja-seong,
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By Kim Hae-in, Cub-Reporter A: The server should get the signal in *any second now.B: Why would anyone dedicate so much time listening to nothing? - From Leverage, Season 4 Episode 10 *Any second now.: This expression is usually used when you want to emphasize that something is go
By Son Hyun-jee, Student Editor A: What do I know?B: I wrote the book on fatherhood. I’ve been trying all my life to get it right. I’m still screwing up* From Modern City, Season 1, Episode 1 *Screw up - You can use this expression to mean to twist out of shape or to distort. If y
By Son Hyun-jee, Tribune Reporter A: Why don't I introduce you around? You can get your foot in the door*, and meet potential clientele. B: I would love to, but my purses. I should keep them.From The Office, Season 1 Episode 6 *Get your foot in the door: You can use this expressi
By Hwang In-sik, Tribune Reporter A : Lunch today so I can see it?B : Uh, I can't. Dan's turning in* his book proposal. - From Gossip Girl, Season 5 Episode 16 *Turning in – This expression is usually used when you give back something that you no longer need or should have
A: Does the daughter even want the surgery?B: No, because she is taking the lead from her mom.C: No, Amelia. She heard you.She heard both of us, and she made a decision.B: You *stacked the deck.C: *Stacked the deck? I gave them my professional opinion. -From Private Practice Seaso
By Um So-min, Tribune Reporter A : We are going to need some more wood. B : I can help. A : Great. You can get the twigs. B : I can carry logs. A : Yeah? You and what army? * You and what army (alternative form of "you and whose army”) : this expression is usually used when someone is
By Park Hyo-gyeong, Student Editor A: Where do you go for dinner?B: Chez Michael’s.A: That’s going to set you back.*B: Elizabeth has been married to me for 35 years.She deserves a nice meal.A: Have a good evening, Orson. * Set somebody back (Something): This expression is usually u
By Kim Han-na, Tribune Reporter A : Hey, Jackson, where's Miley?B : Don't know.A : When will she be coming back?B : Don’t care.A : Well... could you tell her that I came by?B : Don't count on it.* * This expression is usually used when something is unlikely to happen. It has the
By Hyeon Ji-yeong, Tribune Reporter A: Are you still at Barts then?B: Teaching now, yeah, bright young things like we used to be. God, I hate them. What about you, just staying in town till you get yourself sorted?A: I can’t afford London on Army pension. B: Couldn’t bear to be any
By Park Hyo-gyeong, Student Editor A: Basically, you're talking $7,000 for a designer potato sack. B: I can't believe people actually buy this stuff. A: And usually just once before they'll chuck it to make room for the next season. But that's fashion, and I've got to say, I love i
By Kim Sun-woo, Tribune Reporter C: Yes. We have already received lifetime supplies of baby powder and Pepsi. A: Free baby cola! Apu hits the jackpot and I’m stuck with* these useless one-tuplets! B: Gee, sorry for being born. A: I’ve been waiting so long to hear that.-From The Simpsons