First Example: Charlie: Did you watch the political debate last week? Emilio: Of course! It was so shocking; both candidates came out swinging. Charlie: That’s an understatement; they were beyond aggressive. Emilio: They attacked each other relentlessly. Meaning: To “come out swinging” comes from the aggressive
Idiom: To go the extra mile – to do more than what is required to reach a goal or complete a task; to do more and make a greater effort than what is expected. Context #1 – Two friends talking during lunch Lance: Hey, Brittany. You
Example 1: Bill: Do you have plans for vacation, Mike?Mike: Nope. I can’t decide what I want to do. My roommates want to go to Las Vegas, but my parents want to take me on a cruise through Mexico.Bill: Mike! That’s a no-brainer! You can
First Example: Lucy: Did you go to that political rally last night? Jason: Yeah, and it was amazing! She had such great ideas, and her campaign promises are really inspiring. Lucy: Maybe, but make sure you take anything she says with a pinch of salt.
Example 1: Hey, Marty! What are you doing for your birthday? I think I am going to have a party at Fabulous 5. Wait! They went out of business! What?! Are you sure? They closed down?! Yeah. Apparently there were leaks in the restrooms, holes
Context #1 – Tim: Have you heard about the new ride and Magic Mountain called the Death Drop? John: Yeah, I heard it’s super scary. Have you been on it? Tim: Well, we went there this weekend and I was going to go on it
Context #1 Sam: Last night we found this really awesome restaurant for authentic southern BBQ! Tony: Really? Where is it? Sam: It’s a tiny little hole in the wall right on the corner of Main St. and First. The food is cheap and delicious! Context
Example 1: Dad: Hey Johnny, it’s almost 3 o’clock. Your guests should be arriving soon. Johnny: Dad, I’m not popular. I bet no one will come. I invited everyone in my class to the party, but I bet we’ll be here alone. Dad: Well son, I
First Example: Nancy: What are you wearing for the costume party? Marco: I’m going to wear a bear hat, a penguin coat, and cheetah pants. I’ll be the weird one of the party. Nancy: You’re really going to let your freak flag fly, huh? Marco:
Meaning: To annoy or bother someone Context #1 – Two students are talking after class Jackie:You know that girl in the red shirt who sits in back of the class? Pippy: Hmmm…let me think. Oh, yes! The really tall girl. Jackie: Yes, that one! She bugs me
