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455. Be disappointed by someone or something
Be disappointment by someone or something: feel that your hopes were not met by someone or something Manager: I saw the performance by our sales team this quarter, and I must say that I 'm rather disa…
443. Go by (someone or something)
Go by (someone or something): pass; move past (someone or something) Tim: What's going on with Sam? Frank: What do you mean? Tim: I went by his house the other day, and his front window was broken. Fr…
427. Dream of (doing) something
Dream of (doing) something: think about something that you wish for the future Noriko: What do you dream of doing? Sam: I want to be a professional boxer. Fighting is a big part of my life and I would…
252. Hit the road
Hit the road: leave, start a trip (usually in car) Tom: Going anywhere this weekend? Sam: Yeah, some friends and I are hitting the road and going to see a concert in another city. Want to come?
251. Lose one's cool
Lose one's cool: get angry; lose one's temper Tim: Look at the manager. He lost his cool arguing with the boss.
250 Pay the price
Pay the price (for something): receive punishment for something News Report: The criminal tried to rob the store, but he got caught. He will be going to jail and paying the price for our actions.
248. That's the last straw!
That's the last straw!: After so many problems, that's just too much to endure! Boss: That's the last straw! We have to change our business plan for the next quarter, or we will suffer a loss in sales…
246. Catch someone red-handed
Catch someone red-handed: catch someone in the act of doing something wrong Mom: Aha! I caught you red-handed! You're trying to eat some cookies before dinner, huh? Son: ....uh, no.... Mom: Don't lie.…
419. Look for someone or something
Look for someone or something: try to find someone or something Tim: What are you doing? Sam: I'm looking for my glasses. Have you seen them?
245. Do away with something
Do away with something: put an end to something; destroy something Boss: We need to do away with this frivolous spending. It's hurting our profits Manager: Okay, we'll start a new campaign to fix this…
417. All over the place
All over the place: everywhere Rick: Why does it smell like coffee in here? Sam: Some other employee spilled coffee all over the place. Even though he cleaned it up, the smell still lingers.
416. Get rid of something
Get rid of something: remove; throw something away Noriko: Can you get rid of this food? It's rotten. Tim: Sure, I'll handle it.