To rip off
Idiom: to rip off (verb), a rip-off (noun) – to steal something from another person; to cheat or trick someone into spending more money on a product than what it is worth. Context #1 – Friends are taking a tour of Los Angeles Dan: Let’s go see the Hollywood sign next, but don’t leave your bag […]
A drop in the bucket
First Example: Mary: Thanks for the donation for the Children’s Hospital. Conner: I wish I could give more. I know $100 is a drop in the bucket compared to what they need. Mary: It’s still generous of you. Yeah, we need to raise about $10 million, but if more […]
Mixed Feelings
Idiom: mixed feelings; used as a noun First Example: Harry: Did you hear about the policy new change? Victoria: Yeah. Harry: You don’t sound happy about it. Victoria: Well, I have mixed feelings. I mean, I can see how it’ll make the experience better for our clients, so that’s good. Harry: Right. Victoria: But it’s […]
A small world
Context #1 Tom: So Sara, where are you from?Sara: I’m from California.Tom: Really? Me too! Where in California?Sarah: I’m from San Diego. How about you?Tom: I’m from San Diego too. Wow! It’s a small world! Context #2 Chris: You know that new girl in our class? Well, I just found out that we grew up […]
