Everyday Idioms!!!

Idiom: to scrape together (used as a verb) First Example: The college students didn't think they'd have enough money ...

Idiom: to live within one's means (used as a verb) First Example: Angela is in debt. She hasn't been living within he...

verb, expression - to go out and have fun, have a good time. Use:  William and Cheryl stand outside a convenience store. Cheryl scr...

Idiom: to grill someone ; used as a verb First Example: Theresa was really grilling Harry on their first date. She was sure asking...

Idiom:  To line (someone or something) up Example: Context #1 – Students are trying to plan a surprise party for their teacher ...

Idiom:   (T o have money)  burn a hole in someone's pocket; used as a verb  Example: When his mother gave the little boy his...

Idiom: To drop the ball Example: Last week, my wife received all of our monthly bills. She wrote the checks, put them in env...

Idiom: To be a cheapskate Example: Marc: OMG! Eric is such a cheapskate ! He brought a tiny bag of candies for Peter’s kids o...

Idiom:  To imbue with Example #1: Saul : What should we teach during summer camp this year? Jay : I’m not sure, but remember l...

Idiom:  To run for Example I: Hillary : Bill, I think I’m going to run for President in the next election. Bill : That would ...

Idiom:  T o have a change of heart ; used as a verb  Example: Maria : So what do you think of the puppy now? Neil : Now t...

Idiom:  T o have a heart ; used as a verb  Example: Maria : Look at these adorable puppies my friend posted on facebook. The...

Idiom:   Shop 'til you drop An advertisement for a department store: Next Friday  Next Friday, for one day only, our annu...

Idiom:  To talk shop  Read the following e-mail and try to guess the meaning of the idiom in bold: Hi George, How have you...

Idiom:  be my guest Example 1: Matt:   Hey man, I’m going to San Diego next year. Dee:   Oh really? Can I come too? Matt: ...

Idiom: To Ring Up Example 1: Store clerk to the man waiting in line to pay: "Hello, sir. Are you ready? I can  ring  you  up...

Idiom: Retail Therapy Example 1: Cora: Frances just broke up with her boyfriend. We need to plan something to help cheer her up...