A.
1.cut back
2.http://www.savvysugar.com/1091429
3.Women cut back on spending before men.
4.Reduce or decrease something.
B.
1.fill the bill
2.http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/1982-11-01/The-Skinniest-Hay-Barn-In-the-County.aspx
3.I decided that a long-legged pole building would fill the bill.
4.to be suitable or to be exactly what is required.
C.
1.beef up
2.http://www.news.com/IBM-to-beef-up-integration-software/2100-7345_3-5181115.html
3.IBM plans to beef up its WebSphere Java-based server software.
4.To make or become greater or stronger.
D.
1.safe and sound
2.http://www.wftv.com/plumbingelectric/1667764/detail.html
3.10 tips to keep your home safe and sound.
4.Out of danger and unharmed.
E.
1.on edge
2.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10547-2005Apr22.html
3.Private security workers living on edge in Iraq.
4.uneasy; nervous.
Example: She was on edge when waiting for her exam results.
Monday, April 14, 2008
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Kalvin,
Thank you for posting your idioms in a very clear, easy-to-read way!
Well done!
"beef up"
this "beef" is meat???
haha~ it is interesting~ ^^
Nice chose !!
some of idioms are useful.
Pretty nice idioms~
Good job
they r all important to me
I'll try my best to learn it
i'm on edge every morning, because i usually do my HW in the morning,so i'm always worried about whether i can finish them.
does it make sence???haha
Where you find those good idioms.
I think you put many girls on edg.[ I mean in a good way ;) ]
Hi! your blog is very clear.. looks good and useful for me!!
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