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236. Drive someone crazy
Drive someone crazy: annoy or irritate someone Tim: I had to get out of the house. My mother is driving me crazy . Yusuke: What did she do? Tim: I just want to play video games in my room, but she kee…
394. All day long
all day long: during the entire day Sam: What's going on today? Rick: I'm busy. I have to work all day long on this project.
235. Ask for trouble
Ask for trouble: do something that will cause problems later Rick: Have you talked to the manager about the problems in the report? Ron: That's asking for trouble, you know. It's better to wait until…
392. Show up (at a place)
Show up at (a place): arrive (somewhere); appear Hank: What happened yesterday? Sam: The police showed up at my job. They were looking for a criminal in the area. Hank: Did they catch him? Sam: Not su…
234. Fall madly in love (with someone)
Fall madly in love (with someone): begin to love (someone) very much Noriko: Have you seen that new movie with Brad Pitt? Susan: No, what's it about? Noriko: I don't want to spoil it, but the main cha…
233. Get a kick out of something
Get a kick out of something: enjoy something a lot Tim: I get a kick out of watching action movies. I tend to watch one every day. Rick: Which one have you seen recently?
232. Not have a clue
Not have a clue: Not know anything Tim: Did you find out who edited the report? John: I have no clue. Did you ask Mark in the sales department?
231. Be a good sport
Be a good sport: be able to laugh at jokes and pranks that involve you Rick: We played a prank on Sam and everyone laughed at him. Noriko: That's terrible. Rick: But he was a good sport and laughed al…
229. I'll catch you later
I'll catch you later: I'll see you later. Tim: Hey buddy, I'll catch you later. Going to meet some friends for drinks. Sam: Alright, take care and see you tomorrow.
228. Drop someone a line
Drop someone a line: write a short letter to someone Noriko: What are you doing? Sam: Dropping a line to my friend in Norway. Going to send this letter after I finish writing it.
384. Hear from someone
Hear from someone: receive a phone call, letter, or e-mail from someone. Tim: Hey friend, what's new? John: I heard from my friend the other day. He sent me a message randomly asking how I was doing.…
382. Get away
Get away: leave one's daily routine; go on vacation Tim: I'm tired of working. I want to get away. Rick: What do you have in mind? Tim: I want to head to the Caribbean. Found some cheap tickets the ot…