Let the chips fall where they may
Example 1: Dad: Hey Johnny, it’s almost 3 o’clock. Your guests should be arriving soon. Johnny: Dad, I’m not popular. I bet no one will come. I invited everyone in my class to the party, but I bet we’ll be here alone. Dad: Well son, I think you’re a great kid and it was nice that […]
You rock
First Example: Freddie: I’m going to organize the biggest party of all time. Mick: Dude, you rock! When is this party going to take place? Freddie: We’re going to rent an entire farm and set up a massive sound system that all the neighbors will be able to hear. Mick: Wow! You’re really putting on […]
Let your freak flag fly
First Example: Nancy: What are you wearing for the costume party? Marco: I’m going to wear a bear hat, a penguin coat, and cheetah pants. I’ll be the weird one of the party. Nancy: You’re really going to let your freak flag fly, huh? Marco: Thanks. You know me; I’m always trying to be fun. […]
To Shoot the Breeze
Meaning: Chat or talk to someone in a very casual, fun way Context #1 – Two students are talking about going on Spring Break Jaffer: I can’t wait until the end of this term! I really need a break from studying. Katrina: I know. It’s nice to take a break from school every now and then. What […]
To bug someone
Meaning: To annoy or bother someone Context #1 – Two students are talking after class Jackie:You know that girl in the red shirt who sits in back of the class? Pippy: Hmmm…let me think. Oh, yes! The really tall girl. Jackie: Yes, that one! She bugs me so much! Pippy: Really? Why? Jackie: She just taps her pen […]
To Ream Someone Out
Context 1: Example: Natalia: Victor! Mind if I eat lunch with you? Victor: Sure, if you want Natalia: What’s wrong? Why do you seem so upset? Victor: I just got reamed out by my boss in front of everyone. Natalia: Oh no! What […]
To kick (something) around
Idiom: To kick (something) around; used as a verb First Example: Dawn: How is the screenplay that you’re writing with Janet? Jeff: Truthfully, we’re kind of stuck. We can’t settle on an ending. Dawn: Oh? Jeff: We’ve got a few ideas we’re kicking around at the moment, but we haven’t found anything we really like. Dawn: […]
A night on the town
Idiom: A night on the town Meaning:an evening when people go various places and enjoy different types of entertainment such as dancing in a nightclub, eating in a restaurant, or drinking in a bar. Context #1 – Kiki just graduated from UCLA and her friend wants to take her out to celebrate Gerry:Congratulations, Kiki! You […]
