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For the best part of a (time period): this is used to express the fact that something lasted for most of a certain time period.
Example: I was ill for the best part of last month.
Example 2: I’ll be in Indonesia for the best part of next year.
Highlights (of)…: The best bits of something. Also the name of a T.V programme which features the best parts of something like a sporting event.
Example: Going to the Taj Mahal was the highlight of my trip to India.
Example 2: I missed the match but I’ll catch the highlights (on T.V) later.
(Duffle coats) are in (this year): this is often used to mean that something is currently popular.
Example: Perms were really in when I was young.
Blow (something) out of proportion: to act or believe that something is more serious than it is (used in a negative way).
Example: I was only 5 minutes late but my boss is acting like I’ve just bankrupted the company. He’s always blowing things out of proportion.
To make a mountain out of a mole hill: to blow something out of proportion.
Example: A) You’ve ruined my car!!!
B) I just scratched it a little; you’re making a mountain out of a mole hill.
To let (someone) off (for something): this is used when one forgives or doesn’t punish someone after they’ve done something wrong.
Example: Boss) I’ll let you off this time but don’t be late again.
To get away with (something): to not get caught/punished for doing something wrong.
Example: My teacher didn’t notice that I skipped class, so I think that I got away with it.
NOTE: the phrase ‘he/she got away with murder’ means that they did not get punished or reprimanded for doing something wrong.
No matter what…..: regardless of...
Example: No matter what you say, I’m not going to let you go.
To put something off: to delay something.
Example: I hate going there, so I keep putting it off.
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