《Lesson 136 Obama》.pdf

The Bob and Rob Show Study Guide Lesson 136: Obama May 04, 2008 Show Notes This week Bob n’ Rob get political as they discuss the potentially future US president. Phrasal Verbs and Idioms to change back (into) 1) To take off one’s clothes, and put on what one was wearing earlier e.g.: Bob felt his Prada tie didnt go with his suit, so he changed back into his Paul Smith one. 2) To return to an earlier state or form e.g.: The magician changed back into himself. 3) To exchange money back to the money that it was before e.g.: Now that Im no longer in the USA, I need to change these dollars back into yen. to change into 1) To put on different clothes e.g.: after getting home from work, Rob usually changes into his casual clothes. 2) To change somebody or something, into somebody or something else e.g.: when the princess kissed the frog, it changed into a handsome prince. IDIOM: in your dreams This idiom is used to tell somebody that what they are hoping for will definitely not happen, and that it will literally only ever happen in their dreams while they are sleeping and never in reality e.g.: So you think youll be Prime Minister one day, do you? Yeah ! In your dreams !!. EXTRA IDIOM: dream on This is very similar in meaning to in your dreams and is also used to tell someone that an idea is not practical, is unrealistic and is unlikely to happen e.g.: So you think the LA Dodgers will win the World Series one day, do you? Yeah ! Dream on !! BONUS IDIOM: to work / go like a dream This idiom shows that something is working perfectly, or that someone has fit into a new place or job really well. It suggests that the speaker is very happy and impressed with the results of something. The new software Ive installed is working like a dream Ancient Japanese English Study Secret Different ways to say ‘no’ tactfully so as not to sound too direct or impolite: 1) A: Hey, Rob, would you like to go dancing this Friday? B: Im not keen on dancing