Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Special – TOEFL Idioms Part V

Welcome back, everyone! I’m bringing to you today another special — TOEFL IDIOMS! I haven’t done this in some time, but here’s the next round!

Cut corners	To do something badly or to savesome time	The architect cut corners on the bridge’s construction, which is why it eventually collapsed.
Cut someone some slack	To go easy on someone.	I heard Rachel’s dad is sick, so we should cut her some slack on this group project.
Feeling blue	Feeling sad or depressed.	Erika’s been feeling blue every since her boyfriend broke up with her.
Finding needle in ahaystack	Virtually impossible to find.	These days, finding a job that doesn’t require experience is like trying to find aneedle in a haystack.
Get some shut eye	Sleep.	I have a big exam tomorrow, so I need toget some shut eye.
Go the extra mile	Put in extra effort.	Kelsey has the highest grades in our class since she always goes the extra mile with homework assignments.
Hang in there	Be patient.	I know it’s hard waiting for the exam results, but you just need to hang in there.
Hard up	Lack money.	Ellie knew I was hard up, so she paid for my coffee.

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