Travel Idioms

Step 1

Study the power point to get to know this week’s idioms.

Step 2

Listen to a conversation between Gabriel and Tod.

Step 3

Read the following dialogue to see the idioms in context:

Tod:Hi Gabriel! You’re back. How was your trip?
Gabriel:It was great but tiring!
Tod:Yeah, you look like you could barely keep your eyes open.
Gabriel:It was a long flight and I am prone to jet lag.
Tod:Well you should get some rest then.
Gabriel:Thanks. Oh but let me tell you about the festival. It was so amazing! Musical performances, arts and crafts demonstrations, fun rides …. so many things were going on left, right and center! Oh and the food!
Tod:Looks like you’re getting a second wind.
Gabriel:It’s just that there are so many amazing things I want to tell you about. I’ve barely scratched the surface. Let’s get coffee and I’ll tell you all about it.
Tod:Sure, I’m all ears.

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