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Idiomatic Expressions: Part-Time Job. It Seems He Has Bitten Off More Than He Can Chew

This document defines and provides examples for 10 common idiomatic expressions in English: 1) as easy as pie means very easy, 2) be sick and tired of means I hate, 3) bend over backwards means try very hard, 4) bite off more than one can chew means take on more responsibility than one can handle, 5) broke means to have no money, 6) change one's mind means decide to do something different, 7) Cut it out! means stop doing something bad, 8) drop someone a line means send a letter or email, 9) figure something out means come to understand a problem, and 10) fill in for someone means do their work while they are away.

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Idiomatic Expressions: Part-Time Job. It Seems He Has Bitten Off More Than He Can Chew

This document defines and provides examples for 10 common idiomatic expressions in English: 1) as easy as pie means very easy, 2) be sick and tired of means I hate, 3) bend over backwards means try very hard, 4) bite off more than one can chew means take on more responsibility than one can handle, 5) broke means to have no money, 6) change one's mind means decide to do something different, 7) Cut it out! means stop doing something bad, 8) drop someone a line means send a letter or email, 9) figure something out means come to understand a problem, and 10) fill in for someone means do their work while they are away.

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IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

1. as easy as pie means "very easy" (same as "a piece of cake")


Example: He said it is a difficult problem, but I don't agree. It seems as easy as pie to me!

2. be sick and tired of means "I hate" (also "can't stand")


Example: I'm sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Let's go out tonight and have fun.

3. bend over backwards means "try very hard" (maybe too much!)
Example: He bent over backwards to please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied.

4. bite off more than one can chew means "take responsibility for more than one can manage"
Example: John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and works at a
part-time job. It seems he has bitten off more than he can chew.

5. broke means "to have no money"


Example: I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I'm broke.

6. change one's mind means "decide to do something different from what had been decided
earlier"
Example: I was planning to work late tonight, but I changed my mind. I'll do extra work on the
weekend instead.

7. Cut it out! means "stop doing something bad"


Example: That noise is really annoying. Cut it out!

8. drop someone a line means "send a letter or email to someone"


Example: It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again. Drop me a linewhen
you have time.

9. figure something out means "come to understand a problem"


Example: I don't understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you can figure it
out.

10. fill in for someone means "do their work while they are away"
Example: While I was away from the store, my brother filled in for me.

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