Everyday Idioms!!!

Context #1: Amy:  We need to save money. Brian:  Why do we need to save money? Amy:  Because we need to buy a house...

Idiom: to cut a rug ; used as a verb First Example: Brie : I saw you dancing with Deb. You guys really cut a rug . Aj : Yea...

First Example: Lucy: Did you go to that political rally last night? Jason: Yeah, and it was amazing! She had such great ideas...

First Example: Nick: Who’s going to play on your basketball team for the tournament? Ben: We have Michael taking the lead. N...

Meaning :   the act of attempting to learn a large amount of information in a short period of time, especially for a test. Examp...

Context #1 – Two people are discussing about a broken Bodhi:  Hey bro, why didn’t you tell me that you borrowed my surf boar...

Idiom: to tighten one's belt (used as a verb)                      First Example:             Tim: Do you want to go to ...

Idiom: to break even (used as a verb)                      First Example:             Manager: I'm sorry, but we won...

Heavy Hitter Example 1: Oprah Winfrey is considered a heavy hitter in her field. Example 2: Carlos: I’m excited to...

To Play Hardball Example 1: Things are getting a little tough so the president has decided to play hardball on this issue. Examp...

Example 1: I'm going home for the holidays this year. I am so excited to see my family after 6 months of being here in Americ...

Context #1 Gary: What are you doing for Thanksgiving this year? Chris: Well, normally we go to my parents' place. But th...

Context #1 Jim: Man! We cooked a huge turkey last night for Thanksgiving! Todd: So I guess you had a lot of leftovers. Jim: ...

Example 1: Jason: I think the most logical thing we could do is keep a low profile and stay off the grid. James: That’s not my sty...

Example 1: Johnny: Hey Daniel, are you really going to compete in a doubleheader? Isn’t your leg hurt? Daniel: Don’t worry Johnny, ...

Idiom: to pal around (with) (used as a verb) First Example: Christina: Have you seen Jackie lately? Beatrice: No, she seems to ...

Idiom: friends in high places (used as a noun) First Example: Sandra : Did you hear that Ben got the promotion? Donald : No w...

Example 1: James:  I’m going to buy a laptop for $800.00 Leo: What?! That’s expensive! Have you shopped around for cheaper on...

Context #1: Tom: Did you pass your physics class this semester? Brian: Yeah, but I barely scraped by. I almost failed! Co...