To Step Up (one's) Game (used as a verb)
First Example: Tina: Did you hear? I just got the project. Alec: Really? I thought my proposal was a lock. Tina: They liked mine better. Looks like you need to step up your game if you’re gonna compete with me. Alec: Don’t get too cocky. You won one proposal, your first. Tina: The first of […]
Pit stop
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 to go? Maria: Yes, but we’ll need to make a […]
Rocket science
Idiom: Rocket science Examples: Context #1 – Two friends are discussing the effects of illegal drugs Lars:You know, I don’t agree with what the professor said in class today. Katrina: Hmmmm? About what? Lars: He said that drugs are the biggest problem in our society today. Katrina: Well, they are really bad, especially for younger people. Lars:What about […]
