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Everyday English#1

to be snowed under (V. phrase)

Have too much work.

Eg. : She has been snowed under with work all week!

to chill out (V. inf)

To relax

e.g. : I'm going to Bali for a week to chill out.

a minimum wage (n.)

The lowest salary that can be paid by law in a country.

e.g. : I hate my job as I only get paid minimum wage.

neat and tidy (Col.)

With everything in its place.

e.g. : Mary is very careful about her appearance. She always looks
neat and tidy.

a serious illness (Col.)

A bad disease of the body or mind that makes people worry.

e.g. : He is in hospital with a serious illness.

well off (adj - inf)

Rich

e.g. : They have got two cars so they must be quite well-off.

cutting edge (expression)

The newest way of doing something.

e.g. : This machine is an example of cutting edge technology.

Create Date : 11 ธันวาคม 2551

Last Update : 11 ธันวาคม 2551 10:57:26 น.

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