Horse of a different color
Example 1: Jason:I was looking to ask May out on Friday. What do you think? Freddy: Finally, you keep talking about her but you never actually do anything about it. Jason:It’s not so much that I am afraid of asking her out; it’s her brother I’m worried about. That’s a horse of a different color. He’s always intimidating […]
The icing on the cake
Context #1 Dear Diary, I just started at my new school and I’m very excited! All of my teachers are excellent, the school is in a wonderful location, my schedule is great, AND one of my classmates is really cute. The classes are pretty small, too, so I know I’ll be partnering with him on […]
To be in hot water
Context #1: James is met at home by his angry mother Mother: You are in hot water, young man! James: Why? What did I do? Mother: You took the car without asking. Now you come home – and it’s 2:00 am! You didn’t call or tell me where you were! James: But, Mom, I couldn’t […]
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 […]
Cream of the crop
Context #1: Joe: Have you decided who you’re going to hire for the open position in the accounting department? Sam: Well, I interviewed about 8 people and now I’m down to the cream of the crop. There are 2 people I am still considering, and need to make my final decision by Friday. Context #2: Christa: […]
Christmas Comes But Once A Year
Context #1 Mother and Daughter are talking about her old toys Melissa: Mommy, why are you wrapping those baby toys as Christmas presents? I’m much too big for those types of baby toys. I’m almost 8 years-old. Mom: Well, Melissa, these presents […]
To blow it
Context #1 Jim: So how did you do on your driving test yesterday? Harry:Oh man, I totally blew it! Jim: What happened? Harry: I accidentally ran through a stop sign, so I failed it. Context #2 Kathy: I have that big job interview later today. Sara: Good luck! Kathy:Thanks, but I’m so nervous! I […]
To Luck Out
Context #1 – Two friends talking Victoria: Hey, Billy! I just lucked out and got tickets to see the Dodgers tonight at 6:00 PM. Do you want to join me? Billy: Wow! You got playoff tickets? That’s amazing! Victoria: I know! I just happened to tell my classmate how much I love the Dodgers and […]
To be a Debbie Downer
Context #1: Cameron and Dave are friends. They are talking about a party. Cameron: I’m so excited about our high school party! Dave: Really? Why? Cameron: I asked Julie out and she said that she’d be my date. Dave: Hmm.. that’s cool! Cameron: What? Dave: Nothing. Cameron: I don’t even see the point of you […]
