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Nicole: Don’t forget to give me credit for the idea after you’re
rich and famous!

Susan: You know | always give credit where credit is due!
* Yum-yum: this is said when something is delicious. You can also say “mmm,
mmm” or “mmm-mmm, good.”
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IDIOMS — LESSON 6

(to) cheer someone up — to make someone happy

ExampLe 1: Susan called her friend in the hospital to cheer her up.
ExampLe 2: My father has been depressed for weeks now. I don’t know
what to do to cheer him up.
Note: You can tell somebody to “Cheer up!” if they are feeling sad.

(to) give (someone) credit — to acknowledge someone’s con-
tribution; to recognize a positive trait in someone
EXAmpLe 1: The scientist gave his assistant credit for the discovery.
EXxampLe 2: I can’t believe you asked your boss for a raise when your
company is doing so poorly. I must give you credit for your courage!

(to) give credit where credit is due — to give thanks or ac-
knowledgement to the person who deserves it

EXAMPLE: I will be sure to thank you when I give my speech. I always
give credit where credit is due.

(to) go into business — to start a business
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Examp |: Jeff decided to go into business selling baseball cards.
EXampLe 2: Eva went into business selling her homemade muffins.

good thinking — good idea; smart planning
ExampLe |: [I’m glad you brought an umbrella —— that was good thinking!

EXAMPLE 2: You reserved our movie tickets over the Internet? Good
thinking!
(to) have a heart of gold — to be very kind and giving
Exampte |: Alexander has a heart of gold and always thinks of others
before himself.
EXAMPLE 2: You adopted five children from a Romanian orphanage?
You’ve got a heart of gold!

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