Iceland's main airline Icelandair is offering its passengers free stopovers in Iceland for up to 7 days. People flying from North America to Europe or vice versa can get off the plane in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik and enjoy the natural views of the island country. The offer is available to passengers flying from Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Orlando, Halifax, and Toronto. Special discounts are also available for services such as hotels, restaurants, and glacier tours. Many national airlines around the world have been investigating the potential of free stopovers as a way to boost tourist revenue for hotels and related tourist businesses.

hit the roof

Angela: Have you sorted out the plans for your vacation?

Melissa: No, not yet. It's a big problem. When I asked my boss for extra vacation days, he hit the roof.

Explanation: When someone hits the roof, it means that they are very angry or surprised. It has the meaning of someone jumping up so far that they hit the ceiling or the roof.

stem from

Patient: I keep having really bad headaches

Doctor Young: The pain might stem from the dental surgery you had last week. We'll run some tests to check the cause.

Explanation: When a branch of a tree grows out, we say that it stems from the main part of the tree. In the same way, one problem can stem from another problem.

close the deal

Dear Mr. Williams:

We want you to talk with our client in Abu Dhabi. The negotiations have gone on for some months already. I think that it's time to really sign the documents and close the deal.

Explanation: To close a deal means to make a decision and get a final contract.