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Fed Up With – Hit the Hay

October 27, 2014 by Bret Tutor

Fed Up With – Hit the Hay

Fed Up With

Definition: Example:
To dislike something or someone that you had liked before. I’m fed up with my job! I think I should start looking for a new one.

Figure Something Out

Definition: Example:
To try to understand a problem and eventually solve it. I finally figured out how to use the new computer software.

Fill in for Someone

Definition: Example:
To take over someone else’s job while they are away. While I was away from the store, Jack filled in for me.

First of All

Definition: Example:
The very first thing. First of all, we need to prepare the garden before we plant the seeds.

Get Back To

Definition: Example:
To return to something that you were doing before and had stopped doing. I was happy to get back to my work after my holiday.

Get Into

Definition: Example:
To become interested or involved in something. I do not want to get into an argument with my friend.

Get Through

Definition: Example:
To complete or finish something. I have a lot of reading that I must get through before tomorrow.
To survive an event or deal. She was able to get through her father’s death.

Give Someone a Hand

Definition: Example:
To help someone with something. I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand?
To clap or show applause for a person or event. Give them a hand for all of their hard work on the project.

Grab a Bite

Definition: Example:
To go to eat. Usually it is somewhere outside of your home. I’m going to go grab a bite. I’ll be back in a few minutes.

Hang On

Definition: Example:
To wait or make someone stop something. Hang on a few minutes. I have to make a phone call, and then I’ll be able to join you for lunch.

Hard Headed

Definition: Example:
Stubborn or unwilling to change an opinion or idea. I can’t work with Joe any more. He’s so hard headed!

Have a Change of Heart

Definition: Example:
To think about something differently than before. This can be a positive or negative change. I thought I would change jobs, but now that my boss is treating me with more respect, I have had a change of heart.

Have Something to do With

Definition: Example:
To be involved with something or in reference to it. To be part of an event, task or problem. The book has something to do with cooking but I am not sure if you will like it. Jack had something to do with the success of the project due to his hard work.

Hit the Hay

Definition: Example:
To go to bed. It’s after 12 o’clock. I think it’s time to hit the hay.
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Filed Under: Idioms Tagged With: Grammar, idioms

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