To rip off
Idiom: to rip off (verb), a rip-off (noun) – to steal something from another person; to cheat or trick someone into spending more money on a product than what it is worth. Context #1 – Friends are taking a tour of Los Angeles Dan: Let’s go see the Hollywood sign next, but don’t leave your bag […]
To be in hot water
Context #1: James is met at home by his angry mother Mother: You are in hot water, young man! James: Why? What did I do? Mother: You took the car without asking. Now you come home – and it’s 2:00 am! You didn’t call or tell me where you were! James: But, Mom, I couldn’t […]
Snowed In
Context #1 A college student is talking to his dad on the phone Tommy: Hello, Dad? Dad: Tommy! It’s so good to hear from you! We heard that you got snowed in at the airport and we were worried about you. Is everything OK? Tommy: Yes, I’m fine, but I’ve been snowed in here for […]
Pull Christmas Crackers
Context #1 Family sitting down for Christmas dinner Dad: OK everyone. Let’s sit down to eat Christmas dinner! Jason: Dad, can we pull the Christmas crackers now? Dad: Sure, Jason! Go ahead. Jason: Pulling Christmas cracker with his sister and it makes a “bang.” Mother: Oh, look at those cute little toys. OK, Jason, now let […]
To drive someone up the wall
Context #1 Bob: I really hate it when people throw their dirty cigarette butts on the ground. Joe: I know! It drives me up the wall too. Context #2 Sarah: My boyfriend is always late. If he says he’ll pick me up at 2, that means 2:30 or even later sometimes. Becky:That would drive me up the […]
