| A | B |
|---|
| acquired taste | something that takes time to like |
| beneficiaries | receive money from an insurance policy or from the estate of a deceased person |
| stick one's nose into someone else's business | interfere or meddle |
| a long shot | It might not work |
| break up | end a relationship |
| a shoulder to lean on | someone who cares and supports you |
| It's not a big deal | It's not very important |
| It's such a shame | It's too bad |
| break down | to fall apart |
| passed away | died |
| bruises | black and blue marks |
| a wake | a gathering to celebrate the life of someone who dies |
| That's not my point | I don't mean that |
| Stop bugging me! | Don't bother me |
| the last rites | given by a Catholic priest when someone is dying |
| That's off! | It's not going to happen |
| to keep someone in line | control someone |
| Ellis Island | where immigrants entered the United States in New York City |
| put someone on hold | keep someone waiting (on the phone usually) |
| sentimental | full of heart or warm feelings |
