american slang
NEWSLETTER – Sept 5, 2016
IDIOMS – smooth sailing
SMOOTH SAILING
(idiom) – an easy journey; no problems
Example #1:
Student #1: I want to go on vacation in the USA, but planning a trip abroad is so difficult.
Student #2: You should travel with Language on Vacation. They take care of everything so it is smooth sailing for you!
Example #2:
Tour Bus Driver: It is difficult to drive a large van in the busy city of San Francisco, but after we leave the city, it’s smooth sailing on the highway.
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Book your tour with Language on Vacation and experience smooth sailing while travelling through the United States of America.
Thank you from Golden Gate Park!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came to Golden Gate Park! I hope to see you again in the future!
TRAVEL – Strangers are Friends
FREE English Lesson – August 13, 2016
TRAVEL – Life is made for….
IDIOMS – right up my alley
RIGHT UP (SOMEONE’S) ALLEY
(idiom) – something someone likes; something someone would be interested in
Example #1:
Friend #1: I love Disney and Harry Potter!
Friend #2: You should book the Orlando tour – it’s right up your alley!
Example #2:
Student: I’ve always wanted to vacation in America, but I also need to improve my English, so Language on Vacation is right up my alley.
Example #3:
Friend #1: We’re always going on hikes or lying on the beach…
Friend #2: … so the Hawaii tour is right up our alley.
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TRAVEL – You can’t buy happiness…
IDIOM – running on fumes
RUNNING ON FUMES
(idiom) – having very low energy but continuing to go, do, or work**
Example #1:
Friend #1: Are you still shopping? It’s 9:00 at night and you started shopping at 6:00 this morning!
Friend #2: I know. I’m running on fumes now so I will probably stop very soon.
Example #2:
Mother: Have you been studying all night long? You must be very tired. How can you keep your eyes open?
Son: I don’t know. I must be running on fumes because I am so tired but I must stay awake so I can take my English test.
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You don’t have to worry about running on fumes while travelling with Language on Vacation. We study and travel a lot, but we always get a good night’s sleep.
**the origin of “running on fumes” comes from cars. Cars need gasoline to work, but sometimes when there isn’t any liquid gasoline remaining, cars will continue to run for an extra mile on the gaseous fumes left in the fuel tank.