《Lesson 127 Trains》.pdf

The Bob and Rob Show Study Guide Lesson 127: Trains date: March 2, 2008 Show notes All aboard for a trip down the tracks. We’re going for a ride on the Bob and Rob train  Phrasal Verbs and Idioms to run along / steam along To move in a certain direction, eg: the train steamed along at a great pace. to pull in To arrive, eg: the train pulled in at 10:00 AM. to steam up To fog up (literal meaning), eg: his glasses steamed up as he got on the train. Note: it can mean to be angry or to be drunk in British English, whereas in American English, if youre steamed, then you are very angry. EXTRAS: to be in shape To be fit and healthy. In order to be In this condition, one has to train hard, eg: you have to train hard if you want to be in shape. to be out of shape To be unfit due to no training, eg: that guy must be really out of shape; I bet he never trains. IDIOM: The gravy train To attempt to make money easily and usually dishonestly, eg: That good for nothing guy, hes just jumping on the gravy train. BONUS IDIOM: Train of thought A series of connected thoughts, eg: He was chatting away when he suddenly lost his train of thought. EXTRA IDIOMS: 1) Railroaded To be cheated, to be falsely accused, to be coerced, eg: The small house owners were railroaded by the conglomerate into selling their land. 2) To set in train To set in motion, to make it begin, eg: The process for the election was set in train Grammar Blues Simple note on modal use: We can say the modal verbs must and must not to describe something that will be necessary to do in the future: Note we cannot say will must *. That is incorrect, so for example: I must remember to do my homework next Thursday (NOT will must remember) However, when we describe something that was necessary to do in the past, we must not use must. Instead, we must use the past tense form of have to, that is had to, eg: I had to finish my homework yesterday. (NOT must finish)