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Elena
Are these examples with idioms correct?
They hope to bail out their company.
He balanced the book about his cash carefully.
On holiday I have banker`s hours at work.
His friend blew a deal and lost their money.
The boys in the backroom organised a Charity concert last Sunday.
thank you
Aug 3, 2014 10:42 PM
Answers · 8
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I'm not sure is they are idioms. For example 'wheels and deals' is an idiom.
August 3, 2014
Thank you very much, John.
August 4, 2014
They hope to bail out their company. <-- PERFECT!
He balanced the book about his cash carefully.<-- He balanced the books. [cash or money in any other form is implied ]
On holiday I have banker`s hours at work.<-- I have bankers hours. [means to work short days; has nothing to do with holidays ]
His friend blew a deal and lost their money.< PERFECT!
The boys in the backroom organised a Charity concert last Sunday. <--SORRY, NOT SURE WHAT IDIOM YOU ARE TRYING TO EMPLOY.
August 4, 2014
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