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 has already warned her like 3 times. Sarah: Yeah, I […]
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 to do it. Usually a tent comes with a set of […]
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 party. You’re always talking to everyone, introducing others, and making […]
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? Kirk: Well, I told the instructor I was sick this weekend, […]
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 think so, haha. Example 2: Adrian: I want a girlfriend. Miran: Then […]
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 mean. I can be very clumsy too Example 2: Keiko: […]
Set Up Shop
Idiom: Set up shop Example 1: Dad: Now that you have gotten your business degree, when do you plan to set up shop? Mark: As soon as you give me the money to start my business Example 2: Ella: I’m going to miss you when you go to Paris next month Louise: After I set […]
Running on Fumes
Idiom: Running on Fumes Example 1: Nancy: How long until we reach the hotel? Jason: About 50 miles. Why? Nancy: I was hoping we wouldn’t have to stop before arriving, but we need to stop for gas at the next station. We’ve been running on fumes for a few miles and I don’t want to push the […]
Hit The Road
Idiom: Hit the road Example 1: Jeff: Hey, Bill. What time is it? I need to be home by 10 or my mom will kill me. Bill: It’s 9:15. You’d better hit the road soon if you want to be on time! Jeff: You’re right! Bye! Example 2: Man 1: Excuse me, who are you and why are […]
To Choke
Idiom: to choke Example 1: Sam: How did you do on your biology test this morning? Todd: Oh man, I totally choked. I couldn’t remember any of the information I studied last night. I can’t believe it. Sam: Really? That’s too bad. Example 2: Chrissy: I have my first piano recital this Friday night. I’m getting so nervous. Jane: […]
Zone Out
Idiom: to zone out Example 1: Tim: How was your history class today? Chris: Well, I didn’t sleep well last night, so I was so tired. I pretty much zoned out the whole class. Tim: You still look a little sleepy. You’d better get some good sleep tonight. Example 2: Sara: Hey, Jill! Focus on the […]
Party's Over
Idiom:Party’s over Example 1: Bruce:This has been an excellent vacation. Clark:So true, but it’s sad to say this party’s over. Bruce:I know. I wish vacation was longer. It always feels like vacation time flies. Clark: Yeah, I agree. We have to make a living though. Example 2: Luther: Did you hear about the producers being arrested? Barry: No, what happened? Luther: They […]
