Idiom: Raining Cats and Dogs Example 1: I didn’t expect this kind of weather. It’s raining cats and dogs and I forgot my umbrella. Needless to say, I’m going to get soaked on my way home. Hopefully I won’t catch a cold! Example 2: Looks like we
Idiom: to get canned Example 1: Tom: Guess what! Steve: What? Tom: John got canned this morning! Steve: Really? What happened? Tom: He got caught stealing from the company. Example 2: Sarah: Look! Chrissy is late again! This time an hour late. Joyce: The boss
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
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
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
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
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
Idiom: The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Example 1: The little boy saw his dad taking a nap, so he asked his mom if he could take one too. She said no and to wake his father, but when she got back, they were
