To Be/Have a Big Mouth
Context 1: Bill: Sara, do you think anyone knows about what happened on Sunday? It was so embarrassing. Sara: Don’t tell Johnny anything if you want to keep this secret. He HAS a big mouth! Everyone will know what happened in a few hours! Context 2: I learned that it’s not good to BEa big mouth. I learned my lesson after […]
Puppy love (used as a noun)
First Example: Tom: Chris said your son is dating? Carol: That’s what he’s telling everyone. Tom: I thought he was only 13! Carol: He is. It’s only puppy love. But he and his girlfriend are so cute together. Tom: I remember my first girlfriend. We […]
To have the hots for someone (used as a verb)
First Example: Sandra: Have you seen the new Calculus professor, Mr. Crow? He’s really handsome. Patty: Oh my gosh! You have the hots for teacher! Sandra: I do not! I was just surprised that he’s so young, and kinda cute. Patty: (sarcastically) Sure, I believe you. Did […]
Grub/Grub on
Context #1: I’m so hungry! Let’s get out of here and get some grub! Context #2: I’m so hungry! I could grub on just about anything right now! Explanation: the word grub can be used as a noun or a verb. In noun form, it means food.In verb form, it means eat. In example 1, grubis used as a noun. “Let’s get out of here and get some food“ In example 2, grub […]
Boo-boo/Booboo
Context #1 Chrissy (mother): What’s wrong Billy? Billy (Chrissy’s 3-year old son): I fell down. Chrissy: Awww! I see you’ve got a little boo-boo. Context #2 Joe: Ouch! I just pinched my finger in my car door! Sam: Oh no! Did you get a little boo-boo? You want me to kiss it? (totally joking with his […]
To go bananas
Idiom: To go bananas Meaning: (1) to go or act a little crazy; (2) to become very angry or lose control of your temper. Context #1 – A man is complaining that his best friend painted a mural on his backyard wall without asking him. George: Hey Ted, you didn’t have to go bananas on me just because […]
Doubleheader
Example 1: Johnny: Hey Daniel, are you really going to compete in a doubleheader? Isn’t your leg hurt? Daniel: Don’t worry Johnny, I know one competition right after the other might sound crazy, but I can handle it. Johnny: What if someone sweeps your leg or something? Daniel: It wouldn’t be the first time. Besides, if […]
