To Wake Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed

Context #1: Tom: Man!  Chrissy must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed today! Steve:  I know.  She is in such a bad mood. Tom: I think I’ll just stay away from her today. Context #2: Sara:  Jenny, can I borrow a pen?  I forgot mine. Jenny: Really? Again? You always forget […]

Zone Out

Idiom: to zone out Example 1: Tim: How was your history class today? Chris: Well, I didn’t sleep well last night, so I was so tired.  I pretty much zoned out the whole class. Tim: You still look a little sleepy.  You’d better get some good sleep tonight. Example 2: Sara: Hey, Jill! Focus on the […]

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree

Idiom: The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Example 1: The little boy saw his dad taking a nap, so he asked his mom if he could take one too. She said no and to wake his father, but when she got back, they were both asleep! “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” she […]