SHOOT EXPRESSIONS-3
04 / 06 / 2014
SHOOT EXPRESSIONS-3: meaning and examples
Hello again and good morning!
Today we look at another expression with the verb SHOOT. Like yesterday's expression, today's expression is informal.
Today's SHOOT expression is: to shoot the breeze (informal)
This expression is more popular in American English.
Meaning: to have a conversation in an informal way.
Example 1:
At the end of the day, all of us in the marketing department like to sit around and shoot the breeze before going home. The problem is that I end up getting home very late and my husband gets quite angry with me.
Example 2:
English classes should not consist of shooting the breeze with a teacher. There should be clear structure in every class and clear long-term objectives.
Have a great day!
Today we look at another expression with the verb SHOOT. Like yesterday's expression, today's expression is informal.
Today's SHOOT expression is: to shoot the breeze (informal)
This expression is more popular in American English.
Meaning: to have a conversation in an informal way.
Example 1:
At the end of the day, all of us in the marketing department like to sit around and shoot the breeze before going home. The problem is that I end up getting home very late and my husband gets quite angry with me.
Example 2:
English classes should not consist of shooting the breeze with a teacher. There should be clear structure in every class and clear long-term objectives.
Have a great day!
