One swallow does not make a summer
Context #1 Jay: I can’t believe mom bought us a trip to Hawaii. Maybe she’ll get us a car too. Saul: Calm down Jay. One swallow does not make a summer. Remember that mom has money limitations. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Jay: You don’t think mom would do that for us? Saul: Be realistic. […]
To pound the pavement; used as a verb
Context #1 Leo: How’s the job hunting going? Janice: Not so great. I’ve been pounding the pavement all week, I’ve emailed out over 40 resumes, and I still haven’t gotten an interview! Leo: Sorry to hear that. But you’ll find something. Janice: I know. That’s why I’m on my way to pound the pavement some more. Leo: That’s the […]
By the skin of (one's) teeth; used as an adverb
Context #1 Laurie: Hey Alfonso! Wait, why are you all sweaty? Alfonso: I almost missed the bus. Laurie: What? You’re always on time! Alfonso: Normally, but I forgot to change my clocks after the time change and only realized when I looked at my phone, which updated automatically. I ran to the bus stop, and […]
To miss the boat
Context #1 Dear Mrs.Goldberg, I would like to express my interest in interviewing for the front desk position at Goldbergs and Associates. Would it be possible for us to meet this week? Sincerely, John Snowish ___________________________________________ Dear Mr. Snowish, Thank you for your interest in our company. Unfortunately this position has already been taken. I […]
To snake something
Context #1 Tom: Hey, what happened to my french fries? I go to the restroom and I come back to find them almost gone? Chris: Yeah, when you left I saw John snake a handful of them. He just laughed and walked away. Context #2 Carol: You’re never going to believe what happened yesterday. I was […]
Pull yourself together (used informally)
Idiom: Pull yourself together: used informally Context #1 Coach and player talking Coach: Ok, this is really an important race. If we win the next race then our team will be in first place. Vinnie: I know coach but I’m so nervous. I don’t think that I will be able to compete. I think I’m going […]
