Step 1
Study the power point to get to know this week’s idioms.
Step 2
Read the following dialogue to see the idioms in context:
| Len: | (Lawn mower engine sounds) Hey Gab! Why don’t you take a break. Here’s some lemonade. |
| Gab: | (Mowing sound stops) Ahhh…that really hit the spot! Thanks! |
| Len: | You’re welcome. I’ve noticed you’ve been working hard all summer. |
| Gab: | Oh just doing some odd jobs to save money. I’ve been donating funds to a local charity that provides school supplies. We’ve helped 100 kids so far. |
| Len: | Wow, 100 kids! That’s mind-blowing! They should give you an award. |
| Gab: | Seeing those kids grinning from ear to ear when they see their new bags, notebooks and other stuff is good enough for me. I’m happy that a lot of kids will be going to school with complete gear. |
| Len: | It’s great that all your hard work is paying off. |
| Gab: | Actually, the charity needs more funds and school opens in less than two months, so I have to raise my game. How about helping me with some jobs? |
| Len: | Sure! Bagging these grass clippings will be a breeze. I can do that for you. |
| Gab: | Thanks for your help! I have three more lawns to finish today. Are you up for it? |
| Len: | For sure! Now let’s go back to work. (Sound of lawn mower starting). |
Step 3
Now listen to the idioms in context and to hear the proper pronunciation.
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