Idiom: Rocket science Examples: Context #1 – Two friends are discussing the effects of illegal drugs Lars:You know, I don’t...
Idiom: A night on the town Meaning:an evening when people go various places and enjoy different types of entertainment such...
Idiom: To line (someone or something) up Example: Context #1 – Students are trying to plan a surprise party for their...
Idiom: (To have money) burn a hole in someone’s pocket; used as a verb Example: When his mother gave the little boy...
Idiom: To drop the ball Example: Last week, my wife received all of our monthly bills. She wrote the checks,...
Idiom: Social butterfly Example “Julia is the most outgoing person I know. She has friends on all of the sports...
Idiom: Chasing rainbows Example 1: Sarah is so beautiful and talented! I sometimes dream about what life would be like...
Idiom: The calm before the storm Example 1: It was just before the department store was to open on “Black Friday,”...
Idiom: To be a cheapskate Example: Marc: OMG! Eric is such a cheapskate! He brought a tiny bag of candies...
Idiom: Personality Conflict Example: Tom: Have you seen Kevin and Peter these days? They are constantly arguing! Kelsey: I know!...
Idiom: To imbue with Example #1: Saul: What should we teach during summer camp this year? Jay: I’m not sure, but...