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, […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
