In Over one's Head
Example 1:I want to graduate early, so I registered for 2 extra classes this semester. I thought I could handle it, but I’m starting to think I am in over my head. With all the homework, reading assignments, and classes to attend, I’m not sleeping well and I’m feeling overwhelmed. The deadline to drop classes is next week. I’ll […]
To Buy the Farm
Context #1 – Two friends talking Victoria: Did you hear the news? Brandon: No, what happened? Victoria: Do you know that older man who lives down the street from us? Brandon: Oh, yes. I do. Victoria: Well, he bought the farm yesterday. Brandon: Really? But he was only 87 and in good shape. Victoria: I […]
To go bananas
Idiom: To go bananas Meaning: (1) to go or act a little crazy; (2) to become very angry or lose control of your temper. Context #1 – A man is complaining that his best friend painted a mural on his backyard wall without asking him. George: Hey Ted, you didn’t have to go bananas on me just because […]
To go off the deep end
Idiom: to go off the deep end; used as a verb First Example: Hugh: Hey, did you go shopping today? Marty: Yeah, I went to Costco. Hugh: Did you remember to get toilet paper? Marty: Yeah, I got four packages. Hugh: Cool. Where are they? […]
