To Skip Something
Idiom: to skip something Context #1: Jerry: Man, I am so hungry. Sam: Well, didn’t you eat lunch? Jerry: That’s the problem. I was so busy at work today that I had to skip lunch. Sam: You should keep some snacks at work for next
Over the hill
Example: Iain: “Hi, Ligia! Happy birthday!” Ligia: “Thank you, Iain! I am so happy it’s my birthday!” Iain: “You are turning 30, right?” Ligia: “ I am actually turning 37… Pretty soon I’ll be over the hill.” Iain: “Ligia… you are still young! You’ll not
To let (someone) down
To let (someone) down: to disappoint, to not complete an expectation Jamie: Sorry I’m late, Mr. Tosca. Mr. Tosca: You told me your presentation would ready two hours ago. Our new clients are very angry. Jamie: Don’t worry, Mr. Tosca. I’ll explain everything to them.