Speak English like an American lesson 3

Blow it

To ruin a chance, make a big mistake, or fail completely.

Cut class

To skip or be absent from a class without permission.

Slack off

To work less hard than usual, be lazy, or neglect one's duties.

Hit the books

To study very hard.

Can't stand

To strongly dislike or be unable to tolerate someone or something.

Lost cause

A person or situation that is certain to fail or is completely hopeless.

Over one's head

Too difficult or complex for someone to understand.

Buckle down

To begin working or studying seriously and with determination.

Don't give a hoot

Don't care about something (almost always used in the negative)

Beside the point

Irrelevant; not related or important to the main topic being discussed.

Have one's heart set on

To want something very much or be absolutely determined to get or do something.

Stand a chance

To have a possibility or likelihood of succeeding.