Party Pooper
A person or thing that spoils a good time or ruins a good mood. Use: Jo and Kendra are discussing an upcoming event… Jo: Kendra, are you going to invite Lisa to your birthday? Kendra: I would like to, but do you remember the last time
Raining Cats and Dogs
Idiom: Raining Cats and Dogs Example 1: I didn’t expect this kind of weather. It’s raining cats and dogs and I forgot my umbrella. Needless to say, I’m going to get soaked on my way home. Hopefully I won’t catch a cold! Example 2: Looks like we
Rain on Someone's Parade
Idiom: Rain on Someone’s Parade Example 1: John: I’m so excited to see the new Iron Man movie tonight! Let’s go to In-n-Out before showtime and get burgers to have dinner in the theater. That sounds like a great idea, right? Bill: I hate to rain on your parade,
To Make Big Bucks
Idiom: «to make big bucks» Example 1: Joe: Whatever happened to Tony, that guy who we went to high school with? Sam: You didn’t hear? He developed some app for smart phones and he’s making big bucks now! Joe: Yeah, I can see that. He
To Get Canned
Idiom: to get canned Example 1: Tom: Guess what! Steve: What? Tom: John got canned this morning! Steve: Really? What happened? Tom: He got caught stealing from the company. Example 2: Sarah: Look! Chrissy is late again! This time an hour late. Joyce: The boss
To Pitch Camp
Idiom: to pitch camp Example 1: Rob: Let’s go camping before the summer ends. What do you think? Alex: I have zero camping skills. I don’t even know how to make a tent. Rob: You mean to pitch camp? Alex: Huh? Rob: Pitching camp is easy man. I can teach you how
The Life of the Party
Idiom: the life of the party Example 1: Pete: I’m usually the wallflower of the party. I’m not very good at socializing. Chip: Dude, you really have to stop doing that. Pete: It’s not so easy man. You can say that because you’re always the life of the
With Friends Like This, Who Needs Enemies
Idiom: With friends like this, who needs enemies Example 1: Kirk: I’m so mad at Daniel right now. Maria: Your friend Daniel? Kirk: Yeah. We’re taking the same English class, and I didn’t finish my essay because we were out this weekend. Maria: So why are you mad at Daniel?
Strike Up a Friendship
Idiom: Strike up a friendship Example 1: Daniel: Is that your Star Wars bag? John: Yeah, why? Daniel: I’m a HUGE Star Wars fan! John: Awesome! Who is your favorite character? Mine is Darth Vader. Daniel: ME TOO! Oh man, did we just strike up a friendship right now? John: I
Bull in a China Shop
Idiom: Bull in a china shop Example 1: Martha: Are you going to Jesse’s party? Luke: No Martha: Why? Luke: Her living room, with its delicate furniture and knickknacks, makes me feel like a bull in a china shop Martha: I know exactly what you