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Every person in the world once in a life time finds himself or herself in the position to need a tool to communicate with others in a foreign language. The purpose of this Blossary is to make it easier for the non – native English speakers to communicate with other people in the proper manner. Essential English Idioms – Intermediate level is the list of the English idioms with the examples of their use in everyday communication.

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To consult someone about an important matter. This idiom is separable. Example: Can I take the problem up with you right now? It's quite urgent. I can't help you with this problem. You'll ...

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

To begin to do or to study, to undertake; to occupy space, time or energy. This idiom is separable. Example: After todays test, the class will be ready to take up the last chapter in the book. The ...

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

Regardless of. This idiom is shortened form of "it doesn't matter". It is followed by the question word such as how, where, when, who, etc. Example: No matter how much money he spends ...

Domain: Language; Category: Idioms

To use well, to profit from; to use another's person weaknesses to gain what one wants. Example: I took advantage of my neighbour superior skill at tennis to improve my own ability at the ...

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To complete the form. This idiom is very similar to the idiom "fill in". "To fill in" refers to completing various parts of form, while to fill out refers to completing a form as ...

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To write answers in; to inform, to tell. This idiom is separable. For the second part of the definition, the idiom can be followed by the preposition on and the information that someone is ...

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With the upper side turned toward the lower side. Example: The accident caused one car to turn upside down.

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