Speaking English Like a Native
IDIOMS & EXPRESSIONS - LESSON 18
the latest dirt the latest gossip EXAMPLE: Have you heard the latest dirt? Rob was fired for calling the chairman of the board a "jerk" to his face.
out of the loop unaware of what's going on EXAMPLE: If you want to know what's really going on at the company, don't bother asking Adam. He's out of the loop.
according to the rumour mill according to gossip EXAMPLE: According to the rumour mill, Neil didn't leave his position voluntarily. He was fired.
(to) make a pass at someone to make a sexual advance toward someone EXAMPLE: Glen got drunk at the office holiday party and made a pass at
Amber, his secretary. Unfortunately for Glen, Amber's boyfriend was in the same room!
up to one's old tricks repeating the same behaviour as before (usually annoying, dishonest, or sneaky behaviour) EXAMPLE: Our boss is up to his old tricks. This is the third time we've gone out to lunch and he's forgotten his wallet back at the office.
on the make This idiom has 2 very different meanings: 1) actively looking for a sexual partner EXAMPLE: Look at Ron flirting with our new receptionist! He's always on the
make.
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