Essential Idioms In English (P1.1)

Pre- Intermediate

Lesson 2

1. To dress up: ăn mặc bảnh bao, thanh lịch

• we should definitely dress up to go to the theater.
• You don't have to dress up for Mike's party.

2. At last: sau cùng, rốt cuộc.

• We waited for hours and then the train arrived at last.
• Now that I am sixteen, at last I can drive my parents' car.

3. As usual: như thường lệ

• George is late for class as usual. This seems to happen every day. 

4. Look for: tìm kiếm

• He's spent over an hour looking for the pen that he lost.
• So there you are! we've looked all over for you.

5. Tire out= wear out: làm mệt mỏi

• The hot weather tired out the runners in the marathon.
• Does studying for final exams wear you out? It makes me feel worn out!

6. To call on= to drop in on: kêu gọi, yêu cầu, tạt qua thăm 

• Jose didn't know the answer when the teacher called on him.
• Why don't we drop in on Sally a little later?

7. Little by little= step by step: dần dần, từng chút một

• Karen's health seems to be improving little by little.