For a living
Context #1 Peter: Did you see the new blue house at the corner? Ana: Yes, I loved the colors. Who painted that? Peter: It was John’s art! He paints houses for a living. Ana: Oh, nice to hear that! I wish I had such talent!
Get out of here
Context #1 Sam:Guess what? I got a new car. I got a brand new BMW. Chris:Get out of here! Sam: Really! Context #2 Sharon: I finally broke up with Matt. Tammy: Now way. Get out of here! Sharon: Really. This time it’s is over. Meaning:
To sit on the fence
Definition: Avoid making a decision or choice Henry: Hi Vinicius! Have you decided what class you want to take next session? Vinicius: No I’m still sitting on the fence. Henry: Which class are you on the fence about? Vinicius: I will either take Advanced Conversation
To be in someone's shoes
Context #1 Christine: I heard that Jane’s going to break up with her boyfriend. Veronica: Yeah, she caught him cheating on her. I would break up with him too if I were in her shoes. Context #2 David: Due to the recent budget cuts, I have
A small world
Context #1 Tom: So Sara, where are you from?Sara: I’m from California.Tom: Really? Me too! Where in California?Sarah: I’m from San Diego. How about you?Tom: I’m from San Diego too. Wow! It’s a small world! Context #2 Chris: You know that new girl in our
Cut the mustard
Context #1 John: Who are you going to choose for the front desk staff position? Wick: I’m not sure yet. Both candidates are smart, but neither can cut the mustard. John: You have to pick one of them though, right? Wick: Not if they can’t meet
Cross that bridge when you/we get there
Context #1 Don: I have to think about so many things. It’s driving me crazy. Kelly: Well, do you have to make your decision about all of those things now? Don: I have to decide if I want to buy these two different suits, but
To fall short (of)
Context #1: Gabriel: Do you have any idea what this meeting is about today? Katie: Apparently, we fell short of our monthly goal again. Gabriel: Oh no! I thought sales were up this month. Katie: Maybe in your department, but overall, our sales are down.
To burn the midnight oil
Context #1: Ted and Wilma just finished an exam… Ted: How was the exam? Wilma: I think I did well, but I’m so tired, I don’t know for sure. Ted: Really? What happened? Wilma: I was getting ready for bed when I discovered that I
To go overboard
Idiom: To go overboard – to be very enthusiastic; to do or say too much because a person is too enthusiastic about something; to do something in an extreme or excessive way. Context #1 – Two friends are talking at a party Tina: Did you see