Web www.englishdaily626.com   [ Movie Reviews | Common Sentences | Glossary of Correct Usage | High School Vocab | Questions & Answers | Sample Letters ] [ Movies Lines | Advertisements | Words Differentiation | Common Errors | Songs | Links ] <<Prev Conversation Next>>     TOEFL Vocabulary   English Daily Conversation   Learn grammar by example   Learn American idioms       Rob Peter to pay Paul !!! Mattie I need to get some money off my credit card at the ATM. Tyler What for ? Mattie I need to pay another credit card bill. Tyler Do you think that's a good idea ? Basically, you're robbing Peter to pay Paul. Mattie I know, but I have no choice. Tyler Can't you get a loan ? Mattie I don't think I can get one. Explanation :   Rob Peter to pay Paul - Take from one to give to another, shift resources   Example :  They took out a second mortgage on their house so they could buy a condo in Florida--they're robbing Peter to pay Paul.       On the verge of bankruptcy We slept through our alarm Things look pretty pricey These things are name brands All messed up You'll see the light Have a one-track mind Put you out Get decked out Keep up with I'm beat Get a load of that Brain freeze When it comes to haggling It seems to be catching on I'm up for that I'll pass   Conversation 01 Conversation 02 Conversation 03 Conversation 04 Conversation 05 Conversation 06 Conversation 07 Conversation 08 Conversation 09 Conversation 10 Conversation 11 Conversation 12     Common English mistakes   Ancient Chinese stories   Learn English Proverbs   American Slang expressions

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