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9 9 everyday english phrases
in less than a week
...and remember them forever
a book of Kien Tran
make 1 a fuss
Complain about something (usually unimportant)
After work, I have to submit a report to my boss. I never want to forget it because if I do, she'll definitely make a fuss about fuss about it and I don't like her voice at all. In fact, nobody does.
make 1 a fuss
Complain about something (usually unimportant)
After work, I have to submit a report to my boss. I never want to forget it because if I do, she'll definitely make a fuss about fuss about it and I don't like her voice at all. In fact, nobody does.
bang for 2 the buck Worth the money you spend
MacBook is relatively expensive but it giives you more bang for the buck . I get g more things done since I bought it. And you should consider buying it too, because if you don't get your work done on time, your boss will make a fuss about it
Around 3 the corner Coming up very soon
The next IELTS exam is just around the corner. You study or you die. New Year is also around the corner too.. You have to choose which one is your priority
Hands 4 down Simply too obvious and not worth arguing at all
Calgary is the best city in Canada to get rich, hands down Siro-A is the hands down the best performer in America's Got Talent this year
Heads5 up An advance notice, just to remind you something is coming so better be prepared
It's easier to get A and A+ in Canada than in Vietnam because professors usually give students a heads-up before the exams on what chapters to focus on. I feel like I get more bang for the buck
Big 6 time!
Used to stress the extreme (usually put at the end of the sentence)
I earned $3,000 from stock investing big time last week.. However, yesterday's market crash also made me lose, big time. To get more bang for the buck , I better do more research.
Back to square 7 one
Back to the starting point (square one), usually as a result of a failure
After losing all the money in the stock market, my saving is now back to square one. But still I believe stock maket is hands down the best place to make some bucks
Pull off 8 (Pull it off) Successfully make something happen or accomplish something, succeed
I had a job interview last week and guess what, I pulled it off ! I just pulled off the $200,000 real estate deal with my client. Now I have money to spend!
Pull an all 9 nighter Do not sleep at all to do some-freaking-thing. Most used by college students
Even though I'm well-prepared , I still have to pull an all-nighter for the exam tomorrow. Coffee is ready. Hopefully I can pull it off
Goof 0 off
Waste time instead of studying or working
I don't get it when Jim goofs off all the time but still get A+. He must have a secret sauce.
A 11 Rip-off Something unreasonably expensive
$1000 for an IELTS course? Definitely a rip-off. They're obviously trying to rip you off . So stay away. You will not get any bang for your buck at all.
T e t e 12 knot Get married
I'm 23 this year and I'm not gonna tie the knot anytime soon. Getting married involves a lot of responsibility, both expected and unexpected. My friends, Jim and Lori, will tie the knot this month and their wedding is just around the corner.
Step up 13 my game Try harder and make it better
I want to go back to stock investing to make some money. I'm aware that to make a nice return, I'll have to stop goofing off to step up my game.
I'm buyin' 14 it I'm convinced!
Linh was always trying to convince me she saw an alien. At first, I I was not buying it because her story was so sketchy. But then I saw it with my own eyes and I have to believe in it. I'm buying it.
Ho 5 onto your hat! Be ready to hear something surprising!
Hi everybody, I got some good news. Please hold onto your hat. I I finally have a girlfriend! Oh, Congrats! Unbelievable1
6Screw it! Whatever happens, I don't care
In In teamwork, people often slack off. Th That really annoys me sometimes. But you know what, screw it. I' I'll just do my part and I'll pull an all-nighter as usual.
Crunch 17 time Busy period of time when everyone has to work hard
The tax season is just around the corner. In Canada, it's between March and April. It's crunch time for accountants to file tax for their clients.
What's 18 the catch? It sounds weird. What's the reason behind it?
AT&T is giving away free iPhone Really? so what's the catch? You have to sign a 2-year contract with them. costing you around $70 every month.
9Recoup (v) Recover what you have lost
I lost $3,000 in stock market last week Yesterday, I earned $4,000. I have not only recouped the money but made a profit after all.
Fit into the 0 picture
Does not fit with the overall plan
Having a job is important. But having a job that is not related to what you study doesn't really fit into the picture. And of course, doesn't give you more bang for your buck after all.
I wasn't born 21 yesterday Come on, I'm not stupid
One of my friends suddenly called me for the first time after 3 years and said he had a business opportunity that could help me earn several thousands dollars per day without working. Come on, I wasn't born yesterday
Up and 2 running Active, actively working, functioning
My iPhone 4 is so slow and isn't working sometimes. I may have to reset it to get it up and running again. I love when I see my money-counting machine always up and running
Hands3 on Practical (experience)
Working gives you hands-on experience so you can be up and running for the job right after graduation.
On my 24 toes Be really ready, alert, attentive, focused
Whenever my boss is around, all employees are always on their toes. They don't want to mess up or she may make a fuss about it.
5 Look Listen! Attention! (Used a lot in conversation to get attention)
Kien: You are not so smart, Jim Jim: Kien, look , do you think you are?
Out of 6 hand Out of control, unable to control
Greece's national debt is getting out of hand as the government is hands down unable to pay its debt
day in 28 day out Every day (used to emphasize)
I don't know why I study IELTS day in day out but still cannot get above 7? Have you read kientran's handbook?
pave 28 the wa Make it easier to do the next things
Getting the IELTS certificate can pave the way for your dream of studying aboard. You'll need to study day in day out to get your English up and running. And of course, step up your game.
I've been 9there I've experienced that. I did that. So I know.
Your parents don't allow you to get married and you're sad? I've been there. I know how it feels. Wanna catch a movie?
It slipped 0 my mind I forgot it!
I already submitted my Marketing assignment via email to my professor. However, it totally slipped my mind since I did not attach the file to the email.
In no 31 time Instantly (well, almost)
Many people believe attending an IELTS class can get them IELTS 7.0 in no time. I believe to step up their games, they have to stop goofing off and start hitting the book.
Not so 2 fast Don't be so eager believing in something just yet, slow down a bit
After you've done school, you think you can have freedom? Not so fast , face your boss at work and you'll see how freedom really looks like.
On the 33 verge of Very close to
Greece is on the verge of default if it cannot pay its debt on time I'm on the verge of failing the IELTS test because I didn't put enough effort on studying
Go 34 bananas Be wild, lose control
Lena totally went bananas when students asked her about the class schedule
psyche 35 up Ready and excited
After reading Kien Tran's handbook, many are psyched up for the next big challenge!
No36brainer Something that is extremely easy to do or too obvious
Hacking the U.S. government's website is a challenge to me but is a no-brainer to some famous hackers
cut and 37 dry Too obvious and clear, no further explanations required
I don't know why I failed so many times just to make a cake although the instructions are very cut and dry. I'm going to go bananas!
Tag 38 along To follow or go with someone
Linh is going to catch a movie later today and I really want to tag along but am not really sure if she will be happy if I do
bad39mouth say bad things about
If you don't like someone, just ignore him or her. It's not a good idea to bad-mouth other people
Pump 0iron Lift weight (in the gym)
After work, I have no energy left to pump some iron. But I used to pump iron in the gym all the time
41 on fire Doing so great that nobody is able to stop him/her
My friend's totally on fire after she read my ielts handbook. She is doing so much better than anyone else now and looks like she's not gonna stop. She told me she got psyched up every time after reading that handbook
Leave me 2 high and dry Leave me alone to do all the work, no help at all
I got a bad experience with my professor when she left me high and dry with all the new learning materials that she never explained in class. Let's face it, those are not really cut and dry for me to self-study. And I think I'm on the verge of failing her class
Turn me 3off Disappoint, disgust
I kinda like a girl named XYZW, but the fact that she never takes a shower really turns me off
make 4 ends meet earn just enough money to pay the bills (expenses) and there is almost no money left after that
If you are earning $50,000 per ye well you're good. But if you onl earn $30,000, you may just mak ends meet. If you only earn les than that, you're on the verge o poverty.
money 45 talks Money can make your problems go away
In Vietnam, whenever you get caught by the police, just remember Money talks. It also works for hospital, or even in school. You want to get high marks? Well, money talks.
early 46birds Those who come earliest (than expected)
Parking fee for early birds is $10 per hour. Regular fee is $5. Unless you really need to, don't come too early. It's a rip-off, I know.
double47 check Check again to make sure
Before going to the CFA testing center, you need to doublecheck to see if you forget the financial calculator. Otherwise, the consequence would be catastrophic.. If you can, have someone tag along with you to make sure everything's right.
on t e same 48 page
Seeing things the same way, in agreement!
After figuring out that my friend is also a stock trader, I know that we are on the same page. He knows what I know and vice versa. We can work extremely well with each other.
nt e same 49 boat in the same trouble, have the same problem or situation
After figuring out that Linh was ripped off when she paid $3,000 for an useless bike, I feel like we're in the same boat as I also paid around $4,000 for a made-in-china bike. We had the same situation.
fill me 50in Tell me more (about stuff I've missed)
I was sleeping during class so my classmate had to fill me in after we got home. And she told me there was nothing special. The professor just wanted to give us a heads-up on some new special events.
filthy 51 rich super rich
Doctors and lawers make around $200 per hour. They're hands down filthy rich. But before getting there, they definitely have to study day in day out.
Do you 2 follow me?
Do you understand what I've said so far?
After reading all the idioms and phrases, do you still follow me? Yes? Good, we should continue! And step your our games.
for 3good forever
If you win the lottery, do you think you will change your life big time for good? Not so fast, many people get poorer after spending all the money. They can't even make ends meet.
54 freebie free stuff
People who are just making ends meet tend to seek freebie. Some freebies are worthless. But some of them do give people bang for the buck.
watch 55 out be cautious
Canada's GDP is slowing down and could be on the verge of a recession. .Better watch out. the new recession might just be around the corner.
weed 56out get rid of, remove
It's easy to get through Accounting Basic. But the Advanced Accounting course is really the one that weeds out lots of lazy students who goof off all the time.
well 57 taken true, significant
Practice always leads to success is such a well taken statement. I'm really buying it.
Got it all planned 8 out Ready, planned out, prepared
I have done all the preparation for the company project and gotten it all planned out. All the key points will never slip my mind again.
hit the 59hay Go to bed
For guys who want to pump iron , hitting the hay early is a good thing to do to build muscles. Do you follow me?
how it 0plays out how it happens
.I quite like the girl next door and I decided to talk to her tomorrow. I don't know what will happen, so let's see how it plays out. I guess I will have to be constantly on my toes.
61 in a bit in a short moment
I'm busy making this ebook now so I'll talk to you in a bi It's crunch time for me. This b will be up and running very shor
in a 2 flash very quickly, in no time
In stock market, you can make a few thousands in a flash. Or you can lose the same in no time. Things sometimes get out of hand for even most sophisticated traders. hello, I'm an alien, and I speak English
in deep 3shit In big trouble!
Lena was in deep shit last week that everyone wanted a piece of her. She doesn't seem to apologize. Let's see how it plays out.
Yeah, 64 no shit Yeah, obviously
$50 for a bowl of Pho is a rip-off. Yeah, no shit.
in mint 5 condition in very good condition (stuff)
My iPhone 4 is 4 years old and it's still in mint condition. So what's the catch? I don't have to spend money to change cellphone.
keep in 66mind Remember that
Keep in mind that the boss can come in no time. Stay on your toes. Better watch out.
in the 67 long haul In the long run
In the long haul, pumping iron day in day out will make you a model.
keep it 68 up! Continue doing the good work!
Hey Nigahiga, you're hands down the best YouTuber. Please keep it up.
know the 69ropes Have the skills and experience
If you happen to be in Toronto, call me right away and I'll show you around. I know the ropes. What's the catch? You have to be my friend!
Clam up 70 Say nothing
Whenever my friends ask me if I have a girlfriend, I tend to clam up. Maybe I need to pump some iron to step up my game
Cry over 71 spilt milk Complain about something unfortunate happened and cannot be changed
One problem many people have is crying over spilt milk. I know it's a no-brainer to say but you cannot change the past so why bother?
rockbottom 72 price Lowest possible price. can't be lower
The rock-bottom price for this car is $2,000. Take it or leave it? I don't like it, but screw it. I'll take it.
tough 73call
A situation where it's difficult to make a decision or to judge
It's a tough call for America's Got Talent judges to choose between 2 best performers. They don't want to weed out any talent. Getting through this round can definitely pave the way for their success.
your guess is as good as 74 mine I have no idea either
Linh asked me how to pull off the magic trick like in TV and I honestly had no idea. Her guess is as good as mine.
once in a blue 75 moon very rarely!
$30 is the rock-bottom price of this shirt and it only happensonce in a blue moon. You have to buy it or it'll be all gone in no time.
fair and 76square very fair
In Canada, there's no cheating and plagiarism. That keeps the system fair and square. Everyone has the motivation to work hard and really study. Many has to pull an all nighter everyday because they don't want the courses to weed them out.
Spring 77 for Pay for
I'll spring for the telephone bill next week because right now I don't have money. My finance is now back to square one since I lost the money. I hope I can recoup my money
in a blink 78 of an eye Super fast, (or within a blink of an eye)
Whenever there are freebies , they tend to be gone within a blink of an eye.
nail it 79down finish it
The due date for your IELTS exam is just around the corner. Step up your game and try your best to nail down all the mock tests.
neck and 0neck side by side, same speed
The presidential election is just around the corner and two candidates seem to be running neck and neck. as they are rated equally.
out of the 81 woods Out of danger
After the exam, people tend to think they're out of the woods. But the new semester is coming. and we don't know what's gonna happen Let's see how it plays out.
2 nest eggs Money for retirement, savings
If you put 10% of your income into your nest eggs and earn compound interest. You may not be filthy rich but you won't have to make ends meet when you retire.
3No-frills Inexpensive, no luxury, just basic
It doesn't fit into the picture when some filthy rich guys driving no-frills cars.
I'm not just saying 84 that I'm serious
I bought a no-frills backpack last week and I think I pull off t off thhe best deal because it's in mint condition. I love my life and I and I''m not just saying th that. Do Do you follow me?
no questions 5 asked Yes, no questions asked
Do you want a credit card? Just give us your student ID and Ju we'll sign up for you, no questions asked. And we're not just saying that
there's no 86truth to it Create a credit card with just student IDD and no questions asked? Come on, I it's a scam. Th There's no truth to it I . I wasn't born yesterday.
a slim 87 chance Very unlikely to happen
There is a slim chance Kien will be the next president. If that happens, then we'll all clam up
A steal 88 A bargain, something ridiculously underpriced
$5 for a printer is a steal. But there's a very slim chance that you will find a good one. Doublecheck everything before you make the final decision.
all ears 89 Listening carefully
Whenever Obama says anything, people are all ears. He really pulls off his charisma and makes people like him
down 0the road in the future
1 years down the road, Obama will leave the White House. Let's see how it plays out
Play it 91 safe Stay careful and not taking any chance
Old people tend to play it safe with their money. They don't want to risk losing the value of their nest egg because if something bad happens, it'll take long for them to recoup all the lost money
Politicall 2 correct Appropriate (words)
Saying "I don't care" is politically correct. Saying "I don't give a shit" isn't. Be careful with your word use and I'm not just saying that
pop up 3 Show up, appear
The name Donald Trump pops up quite often recently because he's running for the president of the United States. I like him because he's taking risk and not playing it safe.
psyche 94 out Lose confidence
My boss is making a fuss over a new employee, making him psyched out. Everybody's on their toes.
fuss 5 over care too much for, pay too much attention to
Linh just bought a new expensive phone and she's fussing over it day in day out.
get down to 96 business Not talking about something else, just talking and doing business
Get psyched up and get down to business because everything is now cut and dry. If we need to work hard to step up our game.
get off 97 the ground Start successfully!
Let's get down to business. I want our business to get off the ground so we can earn at least $5000/month
Get on 98 my nerves bother
My brother gets on my nerves sometimes when he says inappropriate stuff in the public and I usually make a fuss about it.
screw 99up cannot handle a situation properly, mess up
If you still goof off, you'll screw up on the exam. So better pull an all nighter to review all chapters so you can pump up some grades
