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 […]
To get roasted
Idiom: To get roasted Context #1: Jim (On Monday): What did you do this weekend? Tommy: I went to the beach all day yesterday, and I forgot to put on sunblock. Jim: Uh-oh. Did you get sunburned? Tommy: My shoulders got so roasted that I couldn’t even sleep last night. My skin hurts so bad! Jim: […]
To sneak into
Idiom: to sneak into Context #1: Jim: So we are going to the movies tonight, right? Sam: Yeah, the show starts at 7pm. Jim: Ok, you know the candy and food at the theater is so expensive! Sam: I know! I think I’ll buy some candy before we go and just sneak it into the […]
