December 19, 2008
Common Everyday Phrases
free for the taking
pass with flying colors
you can say that again
Arthur: "How did it go with the mini-lesson yesterday, Amy?"
Amy: "Great! People were very happy to see what it was all about with a lesson that was free for the taking."
Arthur: "I imagine they'll be happy to read the answers in today's newsletter. My guess is that most of them passed with flying colors; they're very dedicated students!"
Amy: "You can say that again!"
Arthur: "My guess is that most of them passed..."
Amy: "Arthur! That's just an expression, remember?"
free for the taking
no cost; just take it
pass with flying colors
to do very well
you can say that again
shows complete agreement
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Answers for Painless English Exercises, 12-18-08 exercises
1. a
2. Is that a good idea, Amy?
3. c
4. became, will become
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