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Phrases, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Quiz 12
To jump the gun: this is used when one moves too quickly in a situation. For example if someone gets a new girlfriend and then introduces her to his parents on the first date. This phrase comes from racing when the runner starts running before the staring gun is fired.
Example: I heard that John bought a new car on the same day he had a job interview. I think he may have jumped the gun, he might not even get the job.
Not to mention: this is used when you are listing things and then mention something which is obviously important.
Example: This hotel is the best one I think, it’s close to the beach, clean, modern and not to mention it’s quite cheap.
I’ll have you know: This is often used when arguing. It’s used to inform the other person of something you feel is important.
Example: A) I’m sorry but I don’t think you are qualified for this job.
B) I’ll have you know that I worked in the same post as this one for five years.
To find a loop-
Example: A) So I heard that you have to pay your bonus back to your company.
B) No, my lawyer found a loop-
As if: this phrase is used to mean that this thing would never happen.
Example: A) When you get promoted what will you do with your pay rise?
B) As if I’d ever get promoted, I mean, my boss hates me.
Once in a while: this means occasionally.
Ex: once in a while, I like go the beach and swim in the sea.
In the way. This means that something/someone is an obstacle.
Example: I couldn’t get through the door as the guard dog was in the way.
To make sure: this means to check something.
Example: I rang my friend after he got out of hospital, to make sure that he was ok.
In the long run: This means that maybe now it is not the case but eventually it will be the case. So for example, drinking everyday may be ok now but eventually your health will be affected.
Example: Drinking every day is fine now, but in the long run you will have health issues.
Example 2: You could quit school, but in the long run you will regret it.
To let something slip: this is used to mean that one has (by accident) disclosed a secret they shouldn’t have.
Example: I know that I wasn’t supposed to say anything but I let it slip by accident.
Example 2: The suspect let it slip that he knew the victim.
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