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Understanding Common Expressions and Terminology

This guide explores various idiomatic expressions and terms that reflect qualities and actions, such as "doesn't cut the mustard," indicating something's inadequacy or failure to meet expectations. It also covers phrases related to movement and structures, like "glider" (a swing) and "railing" (a fence), as well as the military term "Missing in Action." Additionally, we delve into actions like "to insist" and definitions such as "slot" (a small opening) to enhance comprehension in everyday language.

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Understanding Common Expressions and Terminology

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  1. Chapter 35 A BOY NO MORE

  2. “doesn’t cut the mustard” • Not successful, not good enough or be high quality

  3. Let someone down • To disappoint someone • To fail to support someone

  4. Glider • A type of swing

  5. Bologna • A type of meat used to make sandwiches

  6. To pace/ paced • To move in regular time

  7. Railing • A fence

  8. Clunker • A old, very used, and worthless car

  9. Missing in Action (MIA) • While fighting, a military person is not accounted for (cannot be found) • Body cannot be found

  10. Chapter 36

  11. Sandbox Slide

  12. To insist, insisted • To demand, to not change your opinion

  13. Reach • To stretch and touch

  14. Slot • A small opening

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