Today we will review three new idioms. “A” for effort, Crank out something, and Have it down to a science. Review the definitions below and then look at the 3 example sentences for each idiom. After reviewing the information, try to make your own examples for each idiom.
| IDIOM | MEANING |
|---|---|
| "A" for effort | "Acknowledgement for having tried to do something, even if it was not successful" |
| Crank out something | "To produce something continually, like a machine" |
| Have it down to a science | "Said when you are able to manage doing something very well." |
“A” FOR EFFORT
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | The plan didn’t work, but I’ll give you an A for effort. |
| 2 | Your presentation was not the best, but I will give you an A for effort. |
| 3 | The cupcakes didn’t turn out like he planned, but I give him an A for effort. |
CRANK OUT SOMETHING
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HAVE IT DOWN TO A SCIENCE
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | We have memorizing vocabulary down to a science. |
| 2 | They have the new dance moves down to a science. |
| 3 | She has swimming down to a science. |
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