Party Animal
Idiom:Party Animal Example 1: Tommy:Are you ready to see the final game of the season? Don:I’m so excited about it, that I’ve been partying for the last three days without sleep. Tommy: Dude, you’re a real party animal. That’s wild. Where do you find the time and money to be able to do that? Don: It’s in my […]
Hit the Airwaves
Idiom: Hit the Airwaves Example 1: Samira:What’s wrong, Giorgio? You look really nervous. Giorgio:I am nervous. My band just finished its first CD. Now we have to promote it. Samira: Wow! That’s great! Giorgio: So we are getting ready to hit the airwavesand start promoting it. We have an interview on “Coffee with the Girls” this afternoon. […]
Bells and Whistles
Idiom: Bells and Whistles Example 1: Gerry:Congratulations, Kiki! I heard you passed the driver’s test! Kiki: Yes, I’m so happy. It took me three tries, but I finally have a driver’s license. Gerry: So have you thought about buying a car? Kiki:Of course! My dad said he would help me, so we have been looking for cars together. […]
Put Someone Up
Idiom: Put someone up Example 1: Vanessa: So what are your plans for the summer break? We have three months before school starts again! Brad: Well, I’m going to visit my friends in London. Vanessa: Wow! That sounds like fun! But isn’t London expensive? Brad: Yes, it is, but I’m really lucky. My friend who lives there is putting me up for […]
Head For
Idiom: Head for Example 1: Vicki: I can’t believe it’s almost time for Summer Break. I’m so excited. Bjorn: Me, too! Vicki: Do you have any plans? Bjorn: I’m heading for Yellowstone Park. I’m going to spend the week camping and hiking! Vicki: Hmmm…that’s good if you like camping and the outdoors. I’m more of a city girl. Bjorn: Really? Vicki: Yes. After school is […]
Old Enough To Be Your Mother/Father
Idiom: Old enough to be your mother/father Example 1: Jane met a guy who seemed like a perfect match on her favorite internet dating site, so she decided to meet him in person. But when she saw him, he was much older than the picture he had posted! She said she couldn’t date someone who […]
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Idiom: The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Example 1: The little boy saw his dad taking a nap, so he asked his mom if he could take one too. She said no and to wake his father, but when she got back, they were both asleep! “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” she […]
Barking Up The Wrong Tree
Idiom: Barking Up The Wrong Tree Example 1: Lisa: Did you see that new guy in class? He is SO cute!! Tina: Oh, you mean James? Yes, he is very handsome! He is my brother’s friend. Lisa: I want to go out on a date with him. Tina: Lisa, you are barking up the wrong […]
Let Nature Take Its Course
Idiom: Let Nature Take Its Course Example 1: My daughter Isabella is 17 years old. She just graduated from high school and I am worried about her. The thing is, she has never dated anyone. All her friends have gone on dates but her. Should I try to help her? Or should I let nature […]
Tempest in a Teapot
Idiom: Tempest in a Teapot Example 1: Small cultural differences can sometimes create big problems! My roommate is from another country, so we sometimes disagree. Just the other day, we were fighting because I had left my jacket on the couch when I arrived home. I was tired and in a rush to get something […]
To kick (something) around
Idiom: To kick (something) around; used as a verb First Example: Dawn: How is the screenplay that you’re writing with Janet? Jeff: Truthfully, we’re kind of stuck. We can’t settle on an ending. Dawn: Oh? Jeff: We’ve got a few ideas we’re kicking around at the moment, but we haven’t found anything we really like. Dawn: […]
A face only a mother could love
Idiom: A face only a mother could love Read the text messages between these two friends and try to guess the meaning of the idiom: A FACE ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE. _____________________________________________________ Hi Jenn, Have you met the new neighbor yet? He is so funny. He is also very smart and has traveled all over […]
