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Every person in the world once in a life time finds himself or herself in the position to need a tool to communicate with others in a foreign language. The purpose of this Blossary is to make it easier for the non – native English speakers to communicate with other people in the proper manner. Essential English Idioms – Advanced level is the list of the English idioms with the examples of their use in everyday communication.

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To say nothing of; not to mention — used especially to emphasize the improbability of a contrasting example. "Let alone" is used after negative forms. Example: I'm to sick to walk to ...

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Not to disturb, to stay away from; to let alone. This idiom is separable. Example: Leave the baby alonefor a while, and she may fall asleep. After the cat had scratched Peter twice, he left it alone.

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To wait until late at night without going to bed. Example: Don't wait up for me. I may be back very late.

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To return a bought or borrowed item; also "to take back". To bring back is used when you are speaking at the place that an item is bought or borrowed, to take back is used when speaking at ...

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To show or introduce (to the public); to make available. This idiom is separable. Example: Most automobile companies bring out new models each year. My mother brought some snacks out for my friends ...

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To abstain from, stop using as a habit; to release or discharge from a job. Example: If you're trying to lose weight, you should lay off sweet things. If business continues to be slow, we will ...

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To slacken, to lessen in intensity; to relax or ease one's effort. Example: If the rain doesn't let up soon, we wont be able to have our picnic. When she is working, she never lets up for a ...

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