This slang word is used to describe someone or something that is really crazy. It is just another way to say "crazy" and is widely used by the younger generation. This expression has been around for about 10 years and but it really became popular when the rapper Jay-Z used it in one of his songs.
Example 1 I have so much work to do today. I think I am going to go cray cray.
Example 2 My brother met this girl recently. She keeps texting him and calling him all the time. She keeps asking him to go out on a date even though he clearly told her that he is not interested in her. I think she is really cray cray. Example 3 Tom: Hey John, can I borrow your new car? I want to go to this cool party tonight. John: Oh ya? Are you a good driver? How long have you been driving? Tom: Of course, I am a good driver. I mean I failed my driving test 2 times, but I passed it the third time. And I have gotten in an accident only once this year. John: Dude! You must be cray cray if you think I am going to lend you my car.
To promise the moon: to say that you will do more than is possible for you to do. To promise more than can be delivered. #1 - A politician giving speeches to potential voters In his speech, the politician promised the moon to the people so that they would vote for him. He promised that he would reduce their taxes and that under his leadership crime would drop. #2 – A boyfriend asking his girlfriend to marry him The man promised the moon to his girlfriend. He told her that he would become wealthy and that in two years she would be able to quit her job and focus on her art. He told her that they would go on exotic vacations and have a winter home in Spain. To promise the moon: This idiom is used when something is unlikely to happen even though the speaker has said that it would. The speaker is presenting an attractive future in the hopes that he will also appear attractive.
In example #1, the politician is trying to convince people to vote for him by promising attractive things in the future even though he may have no intention of even trying to fulfill that promise. In example #2, the boyfriend is hoping his girlfriend will accept his proposal for marriage. Perhaps he fears that she will reject him, so he is making her future with him look very attractive. He may feel especially positive about his future. It could be that he is not trying to deceive her, only afraid that he may lose her. He wants her to feel that he will work hard for her and make their lives together as wonderful as he can. He may be unrealistic about what he can do for her.
To Have A Green Thumb: To have a special ability to make plants grow well or to be skilled at gardening.
#1 - A friend visiting your home. Cindy: Wow, look at the roses on the dining table. They're so beautiful! Where did you get them? Doris: Oh, thanks! Fred grows them in our backyard. Aren't they gorgeous? Cindy: Yes, he must have a green thumb!
#2 - Visiting Grandma. Jennifer: Hi Grandma, how did you make your garden look so nice? It's full of colorful flowers and lush green grass. Grandma: Thanks darling, I just love spending time in nature. I put in quite a bit of work here on my free time. Jennifer: What is the secret in creating such a beautiful garden, Grandma? Grandma: Well, I guess it's my green thumb!
#3 - Talking to a roommate. Kelly: Hey Pat, would you please water my cactus plant once a week when I'm away on vacation? Pat: Sure Kelly, but I got to warn you, I do not have a green thumb... Kelly: I think it'll be just fine. The cactus doesn't need special attention anyway. Don't worry about it! To Have A Green Thumb: This idom can be used to describe one's self or another person with a talent to make plants grow. Example #1, after Doris told Cindy that Fred was the one who took care of the roses, Cindy realized that Fred was good at growing flowers. #2, Jennifer asked her grandmother how she made her garden look so beautiful. Grandma's response was that she has a special ability to grow plants in the garden. #3 Kelly's roommate was not confident in her ability to keep the plant alive when her friend goes on vacation. Kelly reassures Pat that it'll be ok even if she doesn't have special talents for growing plants.
Example 1 Debbie: How was your job interview, Sam? Sam: The office was nice, but I didn't really try too hard because I'm sure I'm overqualified and the pay isn't great. Debbie: What do you mean? Sam: Well, the person who interviewed me was clearly not at my level. I don't want to work for a company where the manager isn't as qualified as I am. Debbie: Are you kidding me? You haven't worked in over six months and you've gotten into lots of debt! How can you waste any opportunity? You need to get off your high horse and be grateful they invited you in for an interview in the first place.
Example 2 Carly: Is there anything I can do you help with the party? Lisa: Yes, we need some more ideas for decorations. What do you think? Carly: Well, I think we should hire a professional party planner. That's what I always do for our parties. Lisa: Sorry, but that's not an option. We're on a strict budget. Carly: Well then the party will probably look really shabby and no one will have fun at a party with cheap decorations. Lisa: I asked you for advice but you're just passing judgement from your high horse. You are not offering any real solutions.
Common ways to use high horse: be on your/her/his high horse- to act as if you are better than others get off your/her/his high horse- to stop behaving as if you are better than others (example 1)
First Example: Mario has been dating Erika for six months, but he also likes Tina and would like to ask her out. Mario wants to have it both ways. He would like to date both Erika and Tina.
Meaning:to have (something or it) both ways means to get the best of a situation by getting the benefits of two opposite things. In this example, Mario likes his relationship with Erika, but he also likes Tina. However, he can't date both of them at the same time because he has been dating Erika for six months. This idiom can apply to any situation where there are two opposite things that can't be done at the same time. It's used as an infinitive in this example.
Here is another example: John works long hours and makes a lot of money, but he would like to have more time off to do the things he enjoys. However, John can't have it both ways. He either works hard and makes a lot of money, or he takes more time off and makes less money.
Meaning: In this case, the two opposite things are working a lot and taking more time off. John can't make a lot of money if he does both of these things at the same time. He must choose one thing. In this example, it's used with the modal "can't."
This expression is used when you want to tell someone that you are ready to go to bed in order to fall asleep.
Example 1 I had a long and busy day at work yesterday. So, I hit the sack as soon as I got home last night. I am glad I got enough sleep because I feel much better today.
Example 2 John: Hey! You are home. How was school? Lisa: It was fun and we practiced a lot of new words. But now, I am so tired. I think I am just going to hit the sack. John: Already? Aren't you going to study for your test? Lisa: I don't think I can. I am just so sleepy. I will wake up early and study tomorrow morning. John: OK, good luck!
Example 1: Jack: The freeway was moving really slowly today. Jill: What was the problem? Jack: There was an accident. Jill: Was it bad? Was anyone hurt? Jack: No. It looked like just a fender bender.
Example 2: Doreen: Your new car is dented already! Maureen: I know. I had a fender bender the other day. Doreen: What a bummer. What happened? Maureen: It was my fault. I feel so stupid. I was texting when it happened. I’m just glad it wasn’t worse.
Explanation: Fender bender: a small accident in which only minor damage occurs. The fender of a car is the panel above the tire. In this case bend refers to a dent, which is not as bad as a crack or a break. It is relatively inexpensive to repair the fender of a car compared with the trunk, door or hood.
