December 15, 2008
Common Everyday Phrases
crack of dawn
drag my feet
in hopes of
Arthur: "Amy, I just wanted to let you know that I’ll be leaving for work extra early tomorrow."
Amy: "Really? About what time?"
Arthur: "Actually, at the crack of dawn."
Amy: "Wow! Why do you have to leave that early?"
Arthur: "Well, I’ve been kind of dragging my feet on this project of delegating all the receptionist’s duties to other office members. I’m getting there before anyone else in hopes of having the project finished by the time the others arrive."
crack of dawn
very early morning; daybreak
drag one’s feet
to purposely delay doing something
in hopes of
expecting and wishing for
Amy and Arthur Teach English!
Amy and Arthur are providing mini-lessons each day related to the content of the newsletter. Here's what the mini lesson includes:
- Audio recording of today's conversation
- More sentences using today's idioms
- 4-5 easy exercises to help you improve your English painlessly!
Answers for Painless English Exercises, 12-14-08 exercises
1. 8
2. a hundred and eighty-seven
3. b. presents
4. will be
Let me know what you think!
Only two days left to reserve a spot in our newest book study group-Wisdom of the Ages by Jim Stovall on Wednesdays at 14:30 GMT-5. There is room for two more members. Please consider joining us!How did you celebrate Christmas when you were a child? Did you ever believe in Santa? When did you stop believing in Santa? How do you celebrate Christmas now? Have you ever experienced post-holiday depression? What is your favorite thing about Christmas? Let’s talk about it on Wednesday 's at 8:00, GMT-5.
FREE Trial Discussions!
Forward this newsletter to your friends so they can choose a convenient time!
Best wishes to you as you continue your English learning adventure!
"See" you at Everybody Loves English.com!
