To Shape Up
EXAMPLE 1: Dear Zora, This is the last time I will remind you to wash the dishes after cooking. We are roommates and we share a space. You never clean up after yourself! I always have to ask you to keep the apartment clean… Sometimes
A No-Brainer
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
To Wake Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed
Context #1: Tom: Man! Chrissy must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed today! Steve: I know. She is in such a bad mood. Tom: I think I’ll just stay away from her today. Context #2: Sara: Jenny, can I borrow a
Leave No Stone Unturned
Example 1: When Bobby went to the park with his family, his father accidentally dropped the keys to the car. For more than an hour, the whole family was searching for them. Bobby’s mother instructed them to “leave no stone unturned, we need those keys to
Pull an all nighter
Meaning: Depriving yourself of sleep all night to do things that need to be done or you want to do. Usually used for studying. Example 1 Matt and Ben are two friends Matt: Are you going to John’s party tonight? Ben: No, I’m not! Matt:
Heavy Hitter
Example 1: Oprah Winfrey is considered a heavy hitter in her field. Example 2: Carlos: I’m excited to have Wendy working with us!! Hoyeon: Why? Carols: Have you seen her resume? She’s a real heavy hitter! Meaning: someone who has achieved a lot and is very
To Play Hardball
To Play Hardball Example 1: Things are getting a little tough so the president has decided to play hardball on this issue. Example 2: Jacob: Sam is such a nice teacher Jake: Yes, but he’s also not afraid to play hardball when the class starts
Travel Light
Example 1: I’m going home for the holidays this year. I am so excited to see my family after 6 months of being here in America studying English. My classmate gave me good advice for my trip. She advised Itravel light.She explained that if I