Idiom Focus: Common English Idioms 16

Every Saturday I’ll give you a couple of idioms to learn.  An idiom is a saying or phrase whose meaning cannot be taken from the literal meanings of the words.  Currently, we’re looking at some common English idioms.

in the red:  not making a profit, owe money, have a negative bank balance

Example:

Our snowplow business is in the red this winter – we’ve hardly had any snow.

keep in touch // stay in touch:  maintain a relationship, maintain communication

Example:

James promised to keep in touch / stay in touch with his cousin when he went to England to study.

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