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Every person in the world once in a life time finds himself or herself in the position to need a tool to communicate with others in a foreign language. The purpose of this Blossary is to make it easier for the non – native English speakers to communicate with other people in the proper manner. Essential English Idioms – Intermediate level is the list of the English idioms with the examples of their use in everyday communication.

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To receive news or information from. "To hear from" is used for receiving the letter, phone call, etc., from a person or organization. Example: Have you heard from the company about that ...

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

Finally, absolutely, in a conclusive way. Example: Once and for all, Mark has quit smoking cigarettes.

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

To have a desire to, to want to consider. This idiom is usually followed by the gerund (the -ing form of the verb used as a noun). Example: I don't feel like going out tonight. Let's stay at ...

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

To watch, to supervise, to protect. Also "to take care of", "to keep an eye on". Example: My Mom will look after the baby while we are at work. Who is going to take care of your ...

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

Predictable, known beforehand, boring. Example: A job on a factory assembly line is certainly cut and dried.

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

To eat at home/ to eat in a restaurant. Examples: I'm to tired to go out. Let's eat in again tonight. When you eat out, what restaurant do you generally go to?

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