Everyday Idioms!!!

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: ...