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Idioms Chapter 12

These are based on A Day in the Life of an ESL Student by Edward Francis.

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concession/ssnack bar, refreshment stand
to cost an arm and a legto be very expensive
a rip offan overcharged or overpriced item
munchiessnack food
a rowa line of seats, usually side to side
aislepassageway between seating areas, usually back to front
to catch a movieto see a movie
a tearjerkera very sad movie or book
touchingheartbreaking, moving, stirring
to have a lump in one's throatto become emotional
to hold back the tearsto control or stop one's tears
to bawlto cry very loudly
to get to someoneto make someone sad or emotional
to scare someone to deathto scare someone very much
twists and turnschanges in the plot
on the edge of one's seatfilled with suspense
to catch someone off guardto catch someone unprepared
to blow someone awayto amaze/astonish/astound someone
two-thumbs upexcellent, highly recommended
to nominateto select for a position or an award
into somethingenjoy something
wimpchicken, coward, sissy, wuss
to freak outto become extremely emotional or upset
a movie buffa movie fan
to give someone a ringto phone someone
coming attractionsmovies to be released soon, previews, trailers

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