TO SHOP AROUND
Example 1: James: I’m going to buy a laptop for $800.00 Leo: What?! That’s expensive! Have you shopped around for cheaper ones? James: Not, really… Leo: You should! I’m sure you can find one for way less than $800.00 James: Good idea! Example 2: Gina: Did you buy dad’s Fathers’ Day gift? David: I’m shopping […]
to just scrape by
Context #1: Tom: Did you pass your physics class this semester? Brian: Yeah, but I barely scraped by. I almost failed! Context #2: Jennifer: This Russian class I’m taking is so hard. Whitney: Are you failing it? Jennifer: I’m not failing, but I am just scraping by. It’s super difficult. Meaning: to just scrape by […]
Afraid of One's Own Shadow
Example 1: Mark: Are you OK, Sandra? You look worried about something. Sandra: Oh, hey Mark. I didn’t see you there. I’ve been a little more anxious these days. I can’t seem to relax. Mark: Did something happen? Sandra: I had a car accident recently. It was pretty bad. Since then, everything scares me. I’m even afraid […]
Scare the Daylights Out of Someone
Example 1: Jill: Hey Bill, did I tell you the story about the racoon? Bill: No, but it sounds interesting! What happened? Jill: Well, last week when I went to take out the garbage, a giant racoon hissed at me! I think I was interrupting his dinner! Bill: Wow! That’s pretty scary! I heard racoons […]
to study one’s brains out
Idiom: to study one’s brains out Context #1: Jim: How did you do on the grammar test? Sam: I got 100%. I studied my brains out for that test. Jim: Nice job! Context #2: Chrissy: Are you preparing for the GRE exam? Tammy: Yeah, I’ve been studying my brains out for the last 6 months. […]
SHOPPING SPREE
Example 1: Jenny: I won a $2,000 shopping spree at TNA! I’m heading there right now, want to come? Vanessa: Hell, yeah! Let’s go!! Example 2: Maria: I wish I didn’t go on that shopping spree two weeks ago! Tatsu: Why? You were so happy with everything that you bought. Maria: I know! But now […]
In the boonies
Idiom: In the boonies Meaning:very rural area; far away from large populations or urban areas Context #1 – New Job, New Location Kevin:I heard you got a new job and you have to move away. Where are you going to live now Vee? Vee: I got a great job as a Geologist in a university. But it’s […]
Party Pooper
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 we were all together? She wouldn’t stop talking about how […]
