Everyday Idioms!!!

Idiom:  A blessing in disguise Meaning:  Something that at first appears to be bad or unlucky but is actually good. Example: ...

Idiom:   to be a turkey Example: John : I can’t find my laptop.  I hope I didn’t lose it or get it stolen. Eli:  Oh yeah! I for...

Idiom:   You look like you have just seen a ghost ! Example: Joe : Jane! Are you all right?  You look like you have just seen a ...

Idiom: To make one's blood run cold Example 1:   Don't see the movie "The Exorcist!" It's so scary !  It m...

Idiom: In cold blood Context #1: John: Did you hear about that serial killer who appeared in court today? Sam: Yeah, I heard ...

Idiom: skeleton crew ; used as a noun First Example: Toby : Are you going to the concert this Saturday? Claire : No.  I hav...

Idiom: To hit the books Context #1 – Two students just got back from the one-week break and are starting a new term at Language...

Idiom:  to strut one ’ s stuff Context #1 – Two people are watching a soccer game and one of the players just scored a goal. Jen...

Idiom:  at face value Example 1-  Sales representatives will do anything to sell you their product.  So, don’t take their word at...

Idiom:  to face the music Example 1- (In school)  Sally didn’t study for her tests this week.  She’ll have to face the music when...

Idiom:  to stay tuned Example 1-(News story on television)  There was a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in our town this morning. Reports o...