To Cut a Rug (used as a verb)
Idiom: to cut a rug; used as a verb First Example: Brie: I saw you dancing with Deb. You guys really cut a rug. Aj: Yeah, we were having a blast. Brie: I didn’t realize you were such a great dancer. Aj: Neither did I! I think Deb is the great dancer, and she just […]
To Eat It
Context #1 Jim: Hey, what happened to your elbow? It’s all bandaged up. Tony: Well, I was riding my bike to school yesterday and I ate it when I was going down hill. Jim: Wow! You have to be careful. Context #2 Susie: I heard your boyfriend is teaching you how to skateboard. Jenny: […]
Don't judge a book by its cover
Idiom: Don’t judge a book by its cover: to not judge the quality or character of someone or something just by looking at them Context #1 – Students talking before the 1st day of class Vanessa: Hey, Brad. Did you see the new English teacher? He looks so mean! I’m afraid to go to his class. […]
To Troll
Idiom: To troll someone or something. Used as a verb (action) or noun (person). To make a provocative online comment or posting with the goal of upsetting someone or eliciting an angry response from them. A person who posts to an internet discussion group, chat room, or blog with the sole purpose of disrupting it. Context […]
Come out swinging
First Example: Charlie: Did you watch the political debate last week? Emilio: Of course! It was so shocking; both candidates came out swinging. Charlie: That’s an understatement; they were beyond aggressive. Emilio: They attacked each other relentlessly. Meaning: To “come out swinging” comes from the aggressive act of swinging your arms to punch someone or an […]
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 go to Vegas anytime! The cruise to Mexico is something […]
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 pen? I forgot mine. Jenny: Really? Again? You always forget […]
To fall into your lap
Example 1: Tom and Elizabeth are brother and sister. Tom has been looking for a job for about a month. Elizabeth: How’s your job hunt going, Tom? Tom: I finally have a job Elizabeth: Really? Tom: Yes! I’m going to be working as a Coder for Google.com Elizabeth: Oh wow!! That’s so exciting! Congratulations Tom: […]
To Chicken Out
Context #1 – Tim: Have you heard about the new ride and Magic Mountain called the Death Drop? John: Yeah, I heard it’s super scary. Have you been on it? Tim: Well, we went there this weekend and I was going to go on it with my friends, but I chickened out at the last […]
Be/Get all wet
Context #1 Sara: This weekend we went to Sea World in San Diego. Tammy: Did you guys have fun? Sara: Yeah we did! But during the Shamu show the whale splashed water all over us and we got all wet. Context #2 Tim: Guess what! Last night I left my car window down and it […]
Rain on Someone's Parade
Idiom: Rain on Someone’s Parade Example 1: John: I’m so excited to see the new Iron Man movie tonight! Let’s go to In-n-Out before showtime and get burgers to have dinner in the theater. That sounds like a great idea, right? Bill: I hate to rain on your parade, but they won’t allow outside food in the theater. We […]
The Life of the Party
Idiom: the life of the party Example 1: Pete: I’m usually the wallflower of the party. I’m not very good at socializing. Chip: Dude, you really have to stop doing that. Pete: It’s not so easy man. You can say that because you’re always the life of the party. You’re always talking to everyone, introducing others, and making […]
