To Pass Time
Example 1: I usually read a magazine to pass time in the waiting room when I visit the doctor’s office. Example 2: It’s 6:00 pm now and the movie starts at 8:00 pm. I think I will walk my dog and finish my homework to
To Wolf Down
Example 1: We found a lost puppy on our street. I don’t know how long it was out there, but he was really hungry! He wolfed down a plate of food in a few minutes! Example 2: I didn’t have breakfast this morning and now
To Let Something Go
Idiom: To let (something) go Context #1: Chris: Last night we lost the Championship basketball game. I can’t believe it! Joe: Yeah it was a tough loss, but you have to let it go and think about next season. Chris: You’re right. I shouldn’t keep thinking
To Make One's Day
Idiom: To make one’s day Meaning: To give or provide happiness and/or excitement; to brighten someone’s day. Situation: Tom was sick and feeling down until his friend Roger sent him a funny text message… Tom texts Roger: “Thanks for the message. It really made my
Take A Hike
Idiom: Take a hike Meaning: Leave, go away Situation: Natalia is standing outside a restaurant waiting for a friend. Bob, who is wearing tight pants and many gold chains, walks up to her… Bob: Hi, beautiful! How about giving me your phone number? Natalia: Oh,
On A __ Scale
Idiom: On a __ scale; used as a prepositional phrase First Example: Daniel: Hey Deanna, I was in San Jose the other day and saw an ad for your company on TV. I didn’t expect to see anything outside of Los Angeles. Deanna: Yeah, since we
In the Spotlight
Idiom: In the spotlight; used as a prepositional phrase First Example: Dani: How was the party last night? Henry: It was pretty fun. Tom was crazy. Dani: What did he do? Henry: He got drunk and performed a dance routine in the living room. Dani: He
The Finer Points
Idiom: “the finer points” Meaning: the more complex or detailed aspects of; minutiae, particulars, specifics, technicalities Example #1: Jan: I had no idea that Carl’s work was so challenging. I only heard that he was an engineer. Then, yesterday we met for lunch and he
To Hit Bottom or To Hit Rock Bottom
Idiom: “to hit bottom” or “to hit rock bottom” Meaning: to reach the lowest or worst point; to reach the lowest possible level or be in the worst possible situation Example #1: Jerry: This has been such a bad year for my company. Steve: Really?
To get out of hand
Idiom: “to get out of hand” Example #1: Jim: Did you see what happened at Kim’s party last night? Steve: No, I had to work, so I couldn’t go. Jim: Well, people just kept on drinking and drinking beer. Then there was a fight