One swallow does not make a summer
Context #1 Jay: I can’t believe mom bought us a trip to Hawaii. Maybe she’ll get us a car too. Saul: Calm down Jay. One swallow does not make a summer. Remember that mom has money limitations. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Jay: You don’t think mom would do that for us? Saul: Be realistic. […]
To shoot from the hip
Context #1 Dana: Karen, I need to buy a new shirt for my company dinner tomorrow night. I think I’m going to buy one of these two. What do you think? Which one? Karen: Well, the red one with the yellow sleeves is interesting – and bright. It really catches the eye! But the white and blue […]
To Eat It
Context #1 Jim: Hey, what happened to your elbow? It’s all bandaged up. Tony: Well, I was riding my bike to school yesterday and I ate it when I was going down hill. Jim: Wow! You have to be careful. Context #2 Susie: I heard your boyfriend is teaching you how to skateboard. Jenny: […]
Party's Over
Idiom:Party’s over Example 1: Bruce:This has been an excellent vacation. Clark:So true, but it’s sad to say this party’s over. Bruce:I know. I wish vacation was longer. It always feels like vacation time flies. Clark: Yeah, I agree. We have to make a living though. Example 2: Luther: Did you hear about the producers being arrested? Barry: No, what happened? Luther: They […]
A night on the town
Idiom: A night on the town Meaning:an evening when people go various places and enjoy different types of entertainment such as dancing in a nightclub, eating in a restaurant, or drinking in a bar. Context #1 – Kiki just graduated from UCLA and her friend wants to take her out to celebrate Gerry:Congratulations, Kiki! You […]
