(To be) a geek

Idiom: (To be) a geek

Context #1:

Jim: What are you doing this weekend?  

Carl: Well, I think I'm going to study and work on my remote control airplane.

Jim: Really? You are such a geek!

Carl: Yeah, I know. Everybody says that.

Context #2:

Sally: Did you know that Peter has a huge collection of Star Wars and Batman toys? The guy is like 40 years old.

Grace: I know. Peter is a real geek! His whole bedroom is filled with Star Wars stuff.

Meaning: "A geek" is used to describe someone whose life interests and hobbies are strangely centered around things like science fiction movies, computer games, math, the sciences, engineering, etc. 

This term is derogatory and is used to tease people or to make fun of them.

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To sneak into

Idiom: to sneak into

Context #1:

Jim: So we are going to the movies tonight, right?

Sam: Yeah, the show starts at 7pm.

Jim: Ok, you know the candy and food at the theater is so expensive!

Sam: I know!  I think I'll buy some candy before we go and just sneak it into the movie.

Context #2:

Sarah: You know that cool reggae band that is playing tonight at the House of Blues? Well, my friend is the drummer.

Christine: Really?  That's cool!  I heard that tickets are all sold out.

Sarah: That's true!  But my friend said he can sneak me into the concert tonight if I come early.

Meaning: "to sneak into" is a common American idiom that is used to describe a situation where you secretly (and usually inappropriately) bring or take something into another place.  Usually the thing or person you are sneaking in is not allowed, or is not supposed to be there.  If you get caught, you could be in trouble. So be careful!   

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