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quinta-feira, 23 de agosto de 2012

High and dry






If you are left high and dry, you find yourself in a difficult situation without help or resources.

Example: When her husband walked out on her, Amanda was left high and dry with two kids to raise.

domingo, 12 de agosto de 2012

Down in the mouth





This expression is used when someone looks unhappy, discouraged
or depressed.

Example: "You look a bit down in the mouth. What's the matter?"

sábado, 28 de julho de 2012

A fresh pair of eyes







We use the expression "A fresh pair of eyes" for a person who is brought in to examine something carefully. 

Example: As soon as we can get a fresh pair of eyes on this manuscript, we will find the last of the typos.