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...
Idiom: To run for Example I: Hillary: Bill, I think I’m going to run for President in the next election. Bill:...
Idiom: To have a change of heart; used as a verb Example: Maria: So what do you think of the puppy...
Idiom: To have a heart; used as a verb Example: Maria: Look at these adorable puppies my friend posted on facebook....
Idiom: Shop ’til you drop An advertisement for a department store: Next Friday Next Friday, for one day only, our annual 50%...
Idiom: To talk shop Read the following e-mail and try to guess the meaning of the idiom in bold: Hi George,...
Idiom: Pedal to the metal Example: Our flight is in 1 hour and we can’t miss it! Let’s go! Put...
Idiom: Backseat driver Example: We are going on a road trip to the Grand Canyon next month. I am very excited...