Everyday Idioms!!!

Idiom:  Camp out First Example: Lenny:  What are you and your family doing this weekend? Nancy:  We’re going to Pismo beac...

Idiom:  Happy Camper; used as a noun First Example: Pete: Hey Chip, what’s going on?  You seem to be incredibly unhappy. Ch...

Idiom:  T o let someone down ; used as a verb First Example: Jeffrey was sure he could make the goal, so he asked Thomas to kick ...

Idiom: A  face only a mother could love Read the text messages between these two friends and try to guess the meaning of the id...

Idiom:  (To be) a geek Context #1: Jim: What are you doing this weekend?   Carl: Well, I think I'm going to study and ...

Idiom:  To be wild about     Meaning: T o have a strong, almost uncontrollable, liking to someone or something.  Context #1 –...

Idiom: Like wildfire Meaning:  Spreading, growing or gaining popularity in an accelerated way; Quickly gaining attention.  ...

Idiom: Rocket science Examples: Context #1 – Two friends are discussing the effects of illegal drugs Lars:  You know, I don...

Idiom: Chasing rainbows Example 1: Sarah is so beautiful and talented! I sometimes dream about what life would be like if she we...

Idiom: The calm before the storm Example 1: It was just before the department store was to open on "Black  Friday ," the...

Idiom: Pedal to the metal Example: Our flight is in 1 hour and we can't miss it! Let's go! Put the  pedal to the metal! ...

Idiom: Out with the old, in with the new   - To change the old for the new. To leave old things or ideas behind and bring in new things or...

Idiom:  To start from scratch - To start something from the very beginning Context #1 Jen:   I really admire Keisha. She has bec...

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

Idiom:  "Get a kick out of something" Example #1: Chris: Hey Leo, are you watching the World Cup game today? Leo:...

Idiom: "horsing around" Example: Mariela:   Minami, you really should pay more attention in your Idioms class. I don’t ...

Idiom: Loose Cannon Meaning: A person who doesn't think of their actions or their effects on those around them.  Examp...

Idiom: to be on cloud nine Meaning: To be very content, happy, and in an excellent mood Example: Iain: Jennifer has...