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This is when we put a stop something or bring something to an end. It is often used when a business project or strategy is losing or going to lose money.
The company pulled the plug on the development of the new product when they discovered that market research showed that it would not sell.
Remember that you won’t do yourself any favours if you simply throw these idioms into conversation during your IELTS interview. You must practice using them appropriately before the exam.
This is when no crime, no matter how big or small, will be ignored or overlooked. It is often used when talking about racism, sexism or drug-taking.
Our school has a zero tolerance policy on drug-taking. If you are caught, you are expelled.
Remember that you won’t do yourself any favours if you simply throw these idioms into conversation during your IELTS interview. You must practice using them appropriately before the exam.
We use this to indicate that someone else has to make a decision.
I have given you all the details of my car. You have all of the information that you need now. The ball is in your court if you want to make me an offer and buy it.
Remember that you won’t do yourself any favours if you simply throw these idioms into conversation during your IELTS interview. You must practice using them appropriately before the exam.
This is a rule that is not meant to be strictly accurate or reliable in every case.
As a rule of thumb, I go out every Saturday night. I didn’t go out last Saturday night and I can’t go out next Saturday night.
Remember that you won’t do yourself any favours if you simply throw these idioms into conversation during your IELTS interview. You must practice using them appropriately before the exam.
This is something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly.
His resignation came out of the blue. We really weren’t expecting it.
Remember that you won’t do yourself any favours if you simply throw these idioms into conversation during your IELTS interview. You must practice using them appropriately before the exam.
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