To be running on fumes
Idiom: To be running on fumes – to continue to do something or stay awake when there is almost no energy left to do it. Context #1 – Two friends talking Vincent: Hey, Brandy! Oh my God, you look so tired. Are you OK? Brandy: Not really. I still […]
To fall into your lap
Example 1: Tom and Elizabeth are brother and sister. Tom has been looking for a job for about a month. Elizabeth: How’s your job hunt going, Tom? Tom: I finally have a job Elizabeth: Really? Tom: Yes! I’m going to be working as a Coder for Google.com Elizabeth: Oh wow!! That’s so exciting! Congratulations Tom: […]
To Buy the Farm
Context #1 – Two friends talking Victoria: Did you hear the news? Brandon: No, what happened? Victoria: Do you know that older man who lives down the street from us? Brandon: Oh, yes. I do. Victoria: Well, he bought the farm yesterday. Brandon: Really? But he was only 87 and in good shape. Victoria: I […]
Leave No Stone Unturned
Example 1: When Bobby went to the park with his family, his father accidentally dropped the keys to the car. For more than an hour, the whole family was searching for them. Bobby’s mother instructed them to “leave no stone unturned, we need those keys to get home!” So the family searched in all possible places […]
Pushy
Context 1: Nathan: Hey, Paul. What’s up? Paul: Nathan! I was about to call you. Nathan: Really? What’s going on? Paul: I was wondering if you would like to make a donation to my basketball team… We need some money to buy new uniforms and… Nathan: Paul, seriously! You already asked me this four times […]
Hands down
Context 1: Title: Two friends Bob: Hey, Miriam! Did you try that Mexican restaurant I recommended? Miriam: Hey! Yes, I did. I went there with my boyfriend… You know he is from Mexico, right? Bob: Oh, that’s why you were asking about Mexican places! Did he like it? Miriam: He did! He said that restaurant […]
Scarf Down
Context #1: The most embarrassing thing happened to me yesterday at lunch. My problems started in the morning. I forgot to set my alarm and woke up late, so had to rush out of the house without breakfast. By lunchtime, I was so hungry! I scarfed down my lunch like I hadn’t eaten in days! The embarrassing […]
To go bananas
Idiom: To go bananas Meaning: (1) to go or act a little crazy; (2) to become very angry or lose control of your temper. Context #1 – A man is complaining that his best friend painted a mural on his backyard wall without asking him. George: Hey Ted, you didn’t have to go bananas on me just because […]
To Blow a Fuse
Context #1 – Two people are discussing about a broken Bodhi: Hey bro, why didn’t you tell me that you borrowed my surf board? Johnny: Dude, because I knew you would blow a fuse. Bodhi: Really? I’ve never treated you bad man. Johnny:Yeah, but last time Tyler dropped your board you really blew a fuse. Bodhi: That’s because she […]
Travel Light
Example 1: I’m going home for the holidays this year. I am so excited to see my family after 6 months of being here in America studying English. My classmate gave me good advice for my trip. She advised Itravel light.She explained that if I take just a small amount of luggage, I can save […]
SHOPPING SPREE
Example 1: Jenny: I won a $2,000 shopping spree at TNA! I’m heading there right now, want to come? Vanessa: Hell, yeah! Let’s go!! Example 2: Maria: I wish I didn’t go on that shopping spree two weeks ago! Tatsu: Why? You were so happy with everything that you bought. Maria: I know! But now […]
In the boonies
Idiom: In the boonies Meaning:very rural area; far away from large populations or urban areas Context #1 – New Job, New Location Kevin:I heard you got a new job and you have to move away. Where are you going to live now Vee? Vee: I got a great job as a Geologist in a university. But it’s […]
