Idiom: to scrape together (used as a verb) First Example: The college students didn’t think they’d have enough money to pay their rent. They sold some stuff and borrowed from their parents and they finally scraped together what they needed just in time. Meaning: The
Idiom: to live within one’s means (used as a verb) First Example: Angela is in debt. She hasn’t been living within her means this past year, using credit cards to pay for everything. Now she has to move back into her parents’ house so she
verb, expression – to go out and have fun, have a good time. Use: William and Cheryl stand outside a convenience store. Cheryl scratches a lottery ticket. William: I wish we could get out and do something fun tonight. But I don’t get paid until next
A person or thing that spoils a good time or ruins a good mood. Use: Jo and Kendra are discussing an upcoming event… Jo: Kendra, are you going to invite Lisa to your birthday? Kendra: I would like to, but do you remember the last time
Idiom: to grill someone; used as a verb First Example: Theresa was really grilling Harry on their first date. She was sure asking him all these questions about his preferences. He eventuall had to ask her to stop. Second Example: When Janice said she hadn’t
Idiom: Happy Camper; used as a noun First Example: Pete: Hey Chip, what’s going on? You seem to be incredibly unhappy. Chip: Every time I almost get my work done, someone interrupts me. I’m not a happy camper. Pete: No kidding, you’ve been quite irritated for the
Idiom: Pit stop Example 1: Our road trip to Las Vegas was great except for 1 thing. John kept drinking a ton of water and we had to make so many pit stops for him to use the restroom! Example 2: Jason: Are you ready
Idiom: Pedal to the metal Example: Our flight is in 1 hour and we can’t miss it! Let’s go! Put the pedal to the metal! Meaning: Pedal to the medalis used to talk about driving very, very fast. When the gas pedalreaches the floor (metal),the car is traveling
Idiom: a bunch of Context #1: Jim: I need to go to the store to get some pens for my class. Steve: Really? I have a bunch of extra pens. I can give you like 10 if you want. Jim: Are you sure? That would
Idiom: to give/get the runaround; used as a verb First example: Terry was in a car accident, but it wasn’t his fault. He called the other guy’s insurance company to get money for his medical bills. Unfortunately, the insurance company wasn’t helpful at all. They
