To Borrow From

To Borrow From Meaning: to take another idea and add it to your own   Example 1: Terri: I’m so excited! My cousin is coming in from out of...

To Take Something Back

To Take Something Back Meaning: to say that something you said before is not true Example 1: Terri: I feel just awful! I told some frie...

in the long run

Example 1: Carly : I don't want to study anymore! I have been a student for too long! I should just quit school. Mary : Carly! Don't...

to fake it

Example 1: My boyfriend loves action movies, but I prefer romantic comedies. He gets so excited when we go to the theater to see the newest ...
to kick back

to kick back

Context #1: David: So what are you going to do this weekend? Sam:  I had such a busy and stressful week at work, so this weekend I'm jus...
to be/get tied up

to be/get tied up

to be/get tied up Context #1: Tom:  What happened to you yesterday?  You were supposed to go out to dinner with me and Jeff? Jerry: Well, I ...