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To skip class/ to play hooky (U.S). To bunk off (U.K): to not go to school/class when you should do.
Ex 1: I skipped class and went to the cinema instead.
Ex 2: Stop playing hooky and get back to class.
Ex 3: Kids often bunk off school and hang around the park.
To make a run for it: to try to escape.
Ex: The prisoner made a run for it when the guard wasn’t looking.
To give (something) a go: to try something new.
Ex: I don’t usually like team sports but I’ll give it a go.
To make up with (someone): when you have a fight/argument with someone and make peace/ become friends again with them afterwards.
Ex: We do argue sometimes but we always make up afterwards.
Payback: this is used to mean revenge.
Ex: This is payback for lying to me.
Doesn’t count: this means when an action is invalid.
Ex: That goal doesn’t count as he scored after the final whistle was blown.
(10) years down the line/road: this means (10) years in the future.
Ex: Who knows what I’ll be doing 5 years down the line.
(One’s) calling in life: to discover one’s perfect vocation in life.
Ex: On my first day of teaching, I knew that I’d found my calling in life.
(Please) bear with me: this is a polite way of saying “please be patient”. It is often used when explaining something or when trying to fix a problem.
Ex: (A delayed train). I’m sorry but the train has been delayed, but if you could just bear with us and we will have you moving very soon.
As per instructions: to follow instructions.
Ex: As per my father’s instructions, I will donate half of his money to charity.
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