Tuesday 15 June 2010

Visit To San Francisco

Phrasal verbs:

think back - If you think back, you make an effort to remember things that happened to you in the past.
Example: I thought back to the time in 1975 when my son was desperately ill...

cram in - kræm - cram (sth) into / onto sth | cram (sth) in to push or force sb/sth into a small space; to move into a small space with the result that it is full.
Example: I could never cram in all that she does in a day.

go with the flow - to be relaxed and not worry about what you should do (to do without planning)

catch her flight - to board or get on airplaine

grab a bite - to eat some food
Example: we go out and grab a bite to eat

we're off - we are leaving to go somewhere
Example: we're off to see that concert at the Warfield.

landmark - Something, such as a large building, that you can see clearly from a distance and that will help you to know where you are
Example: The Empire State Building is a familiar landmark on the New York skyline.

pretty shocked - very surprise
Example: I think she was, uh, pretty shoked.

breathtaking - 'breθˌteɪkɪŋ - very exciting or impressive (usually in a pleasant way); very surprising
Example: The scene was one of breathtaking beauty.

take for granted - fail to properly appreciate (someone or something), especially as a result of overfamiliarity
Example: the comforts that people take for granted

far and wide - over a large area
Example: They searched far and wide for the missing child.

the best of both worlds - the benefits of widely differing situations, enjoyed at the same time
Example: We have the beach. We have mountains. We have the trees. Like, we have the best of both worlds here.

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