Wet Blanket
Example: Kim: I can’t wait to go to Bangkok. It’s going to be so much fun. There are so many places to see. Vijo: I hate the city. I prefer a more quiet countryside place. The city is for unstable people. Kim: Oh, don’t be
Get cold feet
Context #1 Alicia: When are we going to get a new car? Brian: I don’t know. We can’t afford it now that you’ve stopped work. Alicia: Did you talk to your boss today? Brian: Yes. Alicia: Did you ask him for a promotion? Brian: Well…
In vain
Context #1: Mike: Have you heard from Richard? It’s been a while since I’ve talked to him. Bryan: No, I can’t get a hold of him. I’ve even tried getting in touch with his mother. She’s also tried in vain for the last 2 days. I hope he’s
From time to time
Context #1 Luz: Do you like watching action movies? I think they’re the best. Leo:Sure, from time to time. Luz: Like how often? Leo: maybe once every three or four days. Not too often. Context #2 Bob: From time to time I remember when we first met. Shannon: That’s
Crocodile tears
Meaning: A display of an emotion that is not real; or showing an emotion but not feeling that emotion. If a person is not sad but wants to look sad, he or she will shed crocodile tears, meaning that person is acting sad rather than