Raining Cats and Dogs
Idiom: Raining Cats and Dogs Example 1: I didn’t expect this kind of weather. It’s raining cats and dogs and I forgot my umbrella. Needless to say, I’m going to get soaked on my way home. Hopefully I won’t catch a cold! Example 2: Looks like we have to reschedule the picnic. Forecasters predict really heavy rains […]
Party's Over
Idiom:Party’s over Example 1: Bruce:This has been an excellent vacation. Clark:So true, but it’s sad to say this party’s over. Bruce:I know. I wish vacation was longer. It always feels like vacation time flies. Clark: Yeah, I agree. We have to make a living though. Example 2: Luther: Did you hear about the producers being arrested? Barry: No, what happened? Luther: They […]
Hit the Airwaves
Idiom: Hit the Airwaves Example 1: Samira:What’s wrong, Giorgio? You look really nervous. Giorgio:I am nervous. My band just finished its first CD. Now we have to promote it. Samira: Wow! That’s great! Giorgio: So we are getting ready to hit the airwavesand start promoting it. We have an interview on “Coffee with the Girls” this afternoon. […]
Bells and Whistles
Idiom: Bells and Whistles Example 1: Gerry:Congratulations, Kiki! I heard you passed the driver’s test! Kiki: Yes, I’m so happy. It took me three tries, but I finally have a driver’s license. Gerry: So have you thought about buying a car? Kiki:Of course! My dad said he would help me, so we have been looking for cars together. […]
Put Someone Up
Idiom: Put someone up Example 1: Vanessa: So what are your plans for the summer break? We have three months before school starts again! Brad: Well, I’m going to visit my friends in London. Vanessa: Wow! That sounds like fun! But isn’t London expensive? Brad: Yes, it is, but I’m really lucky. My friend who lives there is putting me up for […]
Head For
Idiom: Head for Example 1: Vicki: I can’t believe it’s almost time for Summer Break. I’m so excited. Bjorn: Me, too! Vicki: Do you have any plans? Bjorn: I’m heading for Yellowstone Park. I’m going to spend the week camping and hiking! Vicki: Hmmm…that’s good if you like camping and the outdoors. I’m more of a city girl. Bjorn: Really? Vicki: Yes. After school is […]
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 […]
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Idiom: The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Example 1: The little boy saw his dad taking a nap, so he asked his mom if he could take one too. She said no and to wake his father, but when she got back, they were both asleep! “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” she […]
