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LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Pattern 1
cry on someone's shoulder
- used to tell someone that you need sympathy and support
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I just received a heartbreaking news. Will you let me cry on your shoulder?
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I failed my licensure examination. I wish you were here so that I could cry on your shoulder tonight.
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Pattern 2
out to get
- someone means to want to hurt or make trouble for that person
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The leader of this team doesn't accept suggestions or recommendations. I believe she is really out to get her team members.
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In order to live a happier life, one of the first steps is to realize that the world is not out to get you.
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Pattern 3
take it all out on
- to build up anger and frustration over a problem and then show that anger toward a person unrelated to the problem.
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I know that you are frustrated that you missed your flight, but don't take it all out on the airline staff.
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Don't be rude and never take it all out on anyone, you might end up regretting it.
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Pattern 4
not lift a finger
- not to do anything to help or contribute
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She is so mean. She doesn't lift a finger to help her schoolmate overcome her stage fright during the concert.
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The celebrity doesn't need to lift a finger at home because his helpers do all the house work for him.
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Pattern 5
sick and tired of
- means to no longer tolerate something
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She's been very lazy for weeks now. I'm sick and tired of her situation.
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He is sick and tired of having short hours of sleep due to his busy schedule.
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Pattern 6
out of the blue
- means to appear or happen with no warning
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Jamilla did not expect her movie to do so well, the Best Actress nomination came out of the blue for her.
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The rainbow appeared out of the blue even though the weather is very hot.
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Pattern 7
from the get-go
- means from the beginning
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She has been thinking about renovating the house she bought from the get-go.
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He has been rude from the get-go. We'd better complain about his behavior to the management.
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Pattern 8
from time to time
- means sometimes
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I already moved to LA but I'm still thinking about visiting Japan from time to time.
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I am not the best athlete but I excel from time to time in some competitions.
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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
Melly called Sally up for an important matter. She would like to ask for an advice about her personal issues.
Sally
Melly
Hi Sally. I feel sorry for bothering you but I'm really in a bad place right now and I need to cry on your shoulder. Do you mind?
Sally
Of course I don't mind; come inside. I'll prepare some comfort food for you. Melly, what's the matter?
Melly
Unfortunately, everything seems to be out of place. Firstly, there are so many issues at work. My manager is really out to get me.
Lately, she's grumpy. Plus, she makes me so nervous that I'm beginning to feel sick at work.
Sally
Do you know the reason behind it?
Melly
It's probably because she's stressed. But that doesn't give her the right to take it all out on me, does it?
Sally
It's just the opposite. It's at work where she ought to seek a little peace so she can work out her personal problems at home. At least that's what I think.
Melly
I believe that there is no perfect life. The situation at my house doesn't exactly make me feel at ease either. You know what?
Those two couples I share the house with don't have a clue about how to keep it tidy. They don't lift a finger to help me.
Last night I spent three hours cleaning the garage and pool area while they pigged out on junk food and played online games. I'm sick and tired of their behavior. But that's not the worst!
Lastly, out of the blue, my boyfriend broke up with me just simply because he wants space.
Sally
Just chill, Melly, and let's look at one thing at a time. I think that with the right resolution, anything is possible to fix.
For a start, let's try to list down the potential solutions to your dilemmas. I know you can surmount all the issues.
Melly
Thanks, Katherine. You know, I already feel much better. You are an angel.
Sally
I care about you. After all, you are my best friend - and you have been from the get-go. I know I can count on you for good advice from time to time.
QUESTIONS
1. Why did Melly call Sally up?
2. What was the first matter that affected Melly so much at work?
3. What was the second matter that Melly is worried about?
4. What's the worst concern she has right now?
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Choose the correct response for each statement.
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I can't take this heartache anymore.
a. from the get-go
b. take it all out on
c. You can cry on my shoulder.
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He is so mean to me. He criticizes everything I do.
a. Why is he focusing on the good?
b. Wanna come over and talk about it?
c. Why does he clear everything up?
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She felt so stressed. She yelled at someone in front of the crowd.
a. I think he was just simply crazy.
b. I think she wants to overcome her fears.
c. She probably felt like taking all out on that person.
B. Match the words and expressions in the first column with the definitions in the second column. More than one answer is possible.
| First Column | Second Column |
|---|---|
1. hardly | a. a lot of |
2. so | b. besides |
3. the get-go | c. every now and then |
4. so many | d. every so often |
5. plus | e. for a start |
6. after all | f. in addition |
7. from time to time | g. It's logical that |
8. to begin with | h. not exactly |
i. occasionally | |
j. the beginning | |
k. then | |
l. very |
Hi, Melly. What a surprise! What brought you here at this hour?