Like mother, like daughter
Idiom: Like mother, like daughter Read the following dialogue and try to guess the meaning of the idiom “like mother, like daughter”: Anna: I can’t believe our daughter is getting married today! She looks beautiful! Look at how well she dances! Bob: She is a good dancer because you are! She is also as beautiful as […]
To be wild about (something)
Idiom: To be wild about Meaning: To have a strong, almost uncontrollable, liking to someone or something. Context #1 – Someone has fallen in love. Matt:Leslie, I have something to confess. Leslie: Okay, what is it? Matt: Well, we’ve been spending a lot of time together these days, and well, what I’m trying to say is I’m […]
Like wildfire
Idiom: Like wildfire Meaning:Spreading, growing or gaining popularity in an accelerated way; Quickly gaining attention. Context #1 – A new song was released by a very popular music artist. Joc:Hey Clay, did you hear the new McPac-Man song? Clayton: No, why? Joc: Dude, seriously? It’s been spreading like wildfire. It’s become so popular across the world, so […]
Well-oiled machine
Idiom: Well-oiled machine Meaning:Working in a proper and successful way; a well-oiled system or company that operates without problems. Context #1 – Caris is just starting a new job at Minefield Company. Larry:Welcome to Minefield Company! Is this your first day working here? Caris: Yes, it is. Larry: Great! Let me show you around. Here is our Marketing […]
Chasing rainbows
Idiom: Chasing rainbows Example 1: Sarah is so beautiful and talented! I sometimes dream about what life would be like if she were my girlfriend. I’m too shy to talk to her, but even if I could, I know I would just be chasing rainbows. There’s no way she would be interested in me. Example 2: […]
To get jipped
Idiom: to get jipped Context #1: Sam: Hey, nice cell phone! Tom: Yeah, I got it on E-bay for $100. Sam: Really? You got jipped. I saw the same exact phone at Best Buy for $50. Tom: Oh man! Context #2: Julie: I bought this book on Amazon and the seller said that it was “like […]
