《Lesson 090 Guns》.pdf

The Bob and Rob Show Study Guide Lesson 90: Guns date: June 16, 2007 file name: bobrob 06- 16-07 Show notes This week we approach a very sensitive and controversial topic: guns. It should be noted that we recorded 1 this show before the tragic events that took place in Virginia . As such, we apologize in advance if any of our listeners find the topic upsetting or feel it insensitive of us by not making any reference to it. Phrasal Verbs and Idioms to shoot up / to shoot something or somebody up 1) To increase very quickly, usually negatively e.g: The number of burglaries in our neighborhood have shot up over the last few years. 2) To use a syringe to insert an illegal drug into your body e.g: The junkie shot up with heroin as soon as he got his drugs. 3) To injure someone or damage something with a gun, by shooting e.g: That new club was shot up by that gang. 4) To physically grow quickly e.g: Wow, your son has just shot up since the last time I saw him. Idioms: “son of a gun” Someone or something that you are annoyed with e.g: that son of a gun tried to take my place in the line. It can also be used as an exclamation to show surprise or affection between male friends. Bonus Idiom: “to jump the gun” To come to the wrong conclusion before one has all the facts i.e. to assume something that isn’t actually true. e.g: At first Mike blamed me for breaking the computer, but when he found out it wasnt me, he apologized for jumping the gun. This idiom is based on the image of an athlete starting before the starting gun has been fired. This person has literally ‘jumped the gun’ and could be disqualified if it happens again. Extra Idiom: “gun it / floor it” To push your foot on the accelerator pedal of a car to the floor and so reach a fast speed quickly e.g: Come on, let’s get out of here, this is hostile territory. Quick, gun it. AJESS We looked at