Over the hill
Example: Iain: “Hi, Ligia! Happy birthday!” Ligia: “Thank you, Iain! I am so happy it’s my birthday!” Iain: “You are turning 30, right?” Li...
To let (someone) down
To let (someone) down: to disappoint, to not complete an expectation Jamie: Sorry I’m late, Mr. Tosca. Mr. Tosca: You told me your present...
"to get ahead"
Example 1: Boss: You're still here? It's almost 7:30! Employee: I know, don't worry... I just want to get ahead because I hav...
"to beat traffic"
Example 1: Mary: Let's go to the Laker game this weekend! Steve: Sounds like fun, but the traffic around Staples Center is such a nigh...
to point the finger at
Idiom: to point the finger at ; used as a verb First Example: When Charlene asked her kids who ate the cake in the fridge, her son Oscar p...
to shell out
Idiom: to shell out ; used as a verb First Example: If you want a car like mine, you're going to have to shell out $23,000; that...
to chew out
To Chew Out Example 1: Kaly: You are not going to believe what Jenny just told me! Sanae: What? Kaly: Well, you know that it was Jenny's...
To Tune Up
To Tune Up Example 1: Paul: I can't wait to go to Las Vegas next weekend! I really need to get out of town. George: Are you going to f...
