Hit The Road
Idiom: Hit the road Example 1: Jeff: Hey, Bill. What time is it? I need to be home by 10 or my mom will kill me. Bill: It’s 9:15. You’d better hit the road soon if you want to be on time! Jeff: You’re right! Bye! Example 2:
To Choke
Idiom: to choke Example 1: Sam: How did you do on your biology test this morning? Todd: Oh man, I totally choked. I couldn’t remember any of the information I studied last night. I can’t believe it. Sam: Really? That’s too bad. Example 2: Chrissy: I have
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
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
Party Animal
Idiom:Party Animal Example 1: Tommy:Are you ready to see the final game of the season? Don:I’m so excited about it, that I’ve been partying for the last three days without sleep. Tommy: Dude, you’re a real party animal. That’s wild. Where do you find the time and
Hit the Airwaves
Idiom: Hit the Airwaves Example 1: Samira:What’s wrong, Giorgio? You look really nervous. Giorgio:I am nervous. My band just finished its first CD. Now we have to promote it. Samira: Wow! That’s great! Giorgio: So we are getting ready to hit the airwavesand start promoting it. We
Bells and Whistles
Idiom: Bells and Whistles Example 1: Gerry:Congratulations, Kiki! I heard you passed the driver’s test! Kiki: Yes, I’m so happy. It took me three tries, but I finally have a driver’s license. Gerry: So have you thought about buying a car? Kiki:Of course! My dad said he would
Put Someone Up
Idiom: Put someone up Example 1: Vanessa: So what are your plans for the summer break? We have three months before school starts again! Brad: Well, I’m going to visit my friends in London. Vanessa: Wow! That sounds like fun! But isn’t London expensive? Brad: Yes, it is, but I’m
Head For
Idiom: Head for Example 1: Vicki: I can’t believe it’s almost time for Summer Break. I’m so excited. Bjorn: Me, too! Vicki: Do you have any plans? Bjorn: I’m heading for Yellowstone Park. I’m going to spend the week camping and hiking! Vicki: Hmmm…that’s good if you like camping and the outdoors. I’m
Old Enough To Be Your Mother/Father
Idiom: Old enough to be your mother/father Example 1: Jane met a guy who seemed like a perfect match on her favorite internet dating site, so she decided to meet him in person. But when she saw him, he was much older than the picture