This is another idiom related to sports that can also be used in many situations. To settle a score with someone means to “get even” with someone or to “even up a score.” If you are playing a game or sport with someone, you want
Sports idioms are used quite often in everyday life. They are most interesting when they are used as analogies for important issues such as business or politics. If you want to increase your English skills and understand American current events, you should focus on some
Context #1 John: Can you believe that young Japanese pitcher Tanaka signed a $250 million contract with the Yankees? Tom: I know! That’s a lot of money. I can’t imagine being 23 years old and making that much money. John: Yeah, it’s hard for me
Context #1 Jim: Have you heard the new Justin Timberlake song? Tony: Are you kidding? They play it on the radio all the time. Jim: I know! I heard it on my way to work this morning and the song is stuck in my head! Context #2
An Arm and a Leg means really expensive Use: I just bought a new 55 inch Smart TV. It cost me an arm and a leg! A 55 inch Smart TV is really expensive www.languagesystems.edu
A Dime a Dozen – very common; not special because it is so common. Use: I grew up in a small farming town. Everyone drove big old trucks. The first time I saw a BMW, I was amazed. But now that I live in Los
Idiom: crush/to have a crush on someone; used as a verb First Example: Christina: Hey Sarah, welcome back from your vacation. Sarah: Thanks. It was great. Any changes around here? Christina: Well, they hired a new guy last week, Eric, and he’s really sweet. Plus,
Idiom: those three little words; used as a noun First Example: Rachel: How was your weekend? Charlene: Fantastic! Tom took me to a really amazing restaurant, and then we went for a walk on the beach. Rachel: Aww! That sounds so sweet! Charlene: And then
Idiom: Grab a Bite; used as a verb phrase. Example 1: “I am SO hungry right now! Which restaurant do you guys want to go to for lunch? We could grab a bite at the Japanese Restaurant down the street.” Meaning: To Grab a
Idiom: Layover; used as a noun. Example: “We had a three-hour Layover in Korea during our airplane trip from Los Angeles to Bangkok in Thailand. As a result, my total travel time from Los Angeles to Bangkok was over 18 hours long! That’s what
