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English Idioms Speak Natural English Using These Expressions! 25 Common English Idioms for Students of English Learn Colorful and Useful English Vocabulary! Increase your vocabulary and speak more natural English by studying the idioms and expressions below. These are some of the most common expressions in English. Study the example sentences which show how idioms are used in context when you speak English. Have fun! English Expression 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! English Expression 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. English Expression 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. English Expression 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. English Expression 5. broke means "to have no money" Example: I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I'm broke. English Expression 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. English Expression 7. Cut it out! means "stop doing something bad" Example: That noise is really annoying. Cut it out! English Expression 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 line when you have time. English Expression 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. English Expression 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. English Expression 11. in ages means "for a very long time" Example: Have you seen Joe recently? I haven't seen him in ages. English Expression 12. give someone a hand means "help" Example: I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand? English Expression 13. hit the hay means "go to bed" (also "hit the sack") Example: It's after 12 o'clock. I think it's time to hit the hay. English Expression 14. in the black means "the business is making money, it is profitable" Example: Our business is really improving. We've been in the black all year. English Expression 15. in the red means "the business is losing money, it is unprofitable" Example: Business is really going poorly these days. We've been in the red for the past three months. English Expression 16. in the nick of time means "not too late, but very close!" Example: I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. It's a good thing, because I really need this medicine! English Expression 17. keep one's chin up means "remain brave and keep on trying" Example: I know things have been difficult for you recently, but keep your chin up. It will get better soon. English Expression 18. know something like the back of your hand means "know something very, very well" Example: If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of town like the back of my hand English Expression 19. once in a while means "sometimes, not very often" Example: Have you been to the new movie theater? No, only see movies once in a while. I usually stay home and watch TV. English Expression 20. sharp means "exactly at a that time" Example: I'll meet you at 9 o'clock sharp. If you're late, we'll be in trouble! English Expression 21. sleep on it means "think about something before making a decision" Example: That sounds like a good deal, but I'd like to sleep on it before I give you my final decision. English Expression 22. take it easy means "relax" Example: I don't have any special plans for the summer. I think I'll just take it easy. English Expression 23. to get the ball rolling means "start something, especially something big" Example: We need to get this project started as soon as possible. I'm hoping you will help me get the ball rolling. English Expression 24. up to the minute means "the most recent information" Example: I wish I knew more about what is happening in the capital city. We need more up to the minute news. English Expression 25. twenty-four/seven means "every minute of every day, all the time" Example: You can access our web site 24/7. It's very convenient! http://www.teacherjoe.us/Idioms01.html

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Article: 10 Keys to Finding Your Purpose and Achieving Your Goals - By Kay L. Fontana *** ------------------------------------------------------------ Are you looking for a strategy to help you achieve your goals? Do you set goals, but never follow through with them? Do you have big dreams but don't know how to turn them into reality? At some point, you have probably heard of S.M.A.R.T. goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. I tried this strategy a number of times and found the concept to be extremely helpful in terms of key elements to a goal one can achieve. However, I felt the method was missing some key components that would help me define what my goals should be, and how I was going to reach those goals. That's when I developed the POWERDRIVE to Success method. The following are 10 key ingredients to defining your goals and putting them into action: P -- Purpose. Your purpose in life has a significant correlation to your success in achieving goals. When you know what your purpose is in life, everything you do from that point forward that is directly related to your purpose, has value and meaning. Defining your life's purpose can be achieved by looking into key areas of your life: your dreams as a child, your values in life, your personality type preferences, your gifts and strengths, and your roles at home, work and in the community. These areas should be careful thought out in a discovery process, primarily because these elements may not be completely obvious to you. O -- Optimize your time. Understanding your internal clock and when you are most productive during the day can significantly affect how quickly you achieve your goals. Not everyone can rise in the early morning ready to tackle the biggest challenges. If you are a night owl, your most important tasks and projects may require time later in the day when you are at your peak. W -- Write it down. You must write down your intentions. Unless you write down your goals, you will probably not achieve them. Remember, out of sight -- out of mind. Your goals should include sub-goals and daily or weekly activities to maximize the process, and to ensure you are conducting yourself in a manner that leads to success. E -- Empower yourself. We all need to be empowered, but we must also learn to empower ourselves. Accepting responsibility for our own destiny and achieving our goals is empowering. When we allow others to steal our dreams, we risk giving in to our own negative self-talk and self-destructive behavior. R -- Release negative thoughts and fears. Our fears are often unrealistic and created from "dream stealers." Learning to control our negative thoughts can help us move forward with our goals. It's not always easy to confront dream stealers; however, by using a few strategies, you can reduce the risk of the dream stealers "getting into your head." Stay focused and positive. D -- Dream Big! What we want, we can have. So if your dreams are small, you will get small things. If you are going to dream, dream big so big things begin to happen. That is how world records are set and people do the unthinkable. Push yourself beyond what is expected and you will achieve remarkable things! R -- Relationships. Building relationships and connecting with people who see your vision and support your success helps you stay accountable for your actions. This brings greater success. When setting goals, invite friends, family, co-workers and others to share your vision, dreams and plan of action. They must, however, be positive and supportive in nature and sincerely interested in your success. I -- Immediate action. Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today? Procrastination is our enemy, so take action and do it now. V -- Visualize success. Have your dreams and goals visible to you everyday so you can be constantly reminded of what you want in life. Again, out of sight -- out of mind, so know what you want and visualize it daily. Using a vision or dream board, or writing your goals down where you can look at them frequently, can be of great value to you on your journey. These are reminders to stay focused on your goal. E -- Everyday. Success comes from creating daily positive habits that contribute to your success. Doing something every day toward your goals will only create success that much faster. And now I'd like to invite you to get my free Special Report: 10 Keys to Achieving Your Goals. ** To comment on this article or to read comments about this article, go here. About the Author: Kay Fontana, "The Grandcoach," helps baby boomers overcome the challenges of raising grandchildren. She is a certified coach with a bachelor's and a master's in education, and has dedicated over 20 years to teaching, training, mentoring and coaching. Kay has authored 2 e-books: 10 GRANDCOACH Survival Tips for Grandparents Who Are Raising Grandchildren, and Put Your Goals Into POWERDRIVE: 10 Strategies for Getting What You Want Out of Life. She is qualified to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and is a certified facilitator of the True