A Packrat
Idiom: A Packrat Context #1: Chris: Have you been to Tom's apartment? It's a total mess! Jerry: Yeah I know! He's got books an...
“ A Pet Peeve ”
Idiom: “ A Pet Peeve ” Context #1: Joe: Today I was driving to school and some guy cut right in front of me on the freeway. He didn...
"To tell the future"
Idiom: “T o tell the future” Meaning: “to tell the future” means to predict (or foresee) an event that hasn’t happened yet. This expression...
“To Be a Snap”
Idiom: “To Be a Snap” Bob: Hey, Marilyn! What’s new with you? Marilyn: Not much… I’ve been trying to finish organizing my closet. Bob: How ...
"to get to know"
Example 1 : Mari (teacher): Hi Lisa, so how are things with your roommate? Lisa: A little better-- I chat with her sometimes now. Mari: T...
"to keep up with"
Example 1 : Mari (teacher): Hi Lisa, you're a new student! Welcome to our class!! Are you having fun? Lisa: Thank you! Emmm... Yes, I ...
"rags to riches"
Example 1: Every one knows who Oprah Winfrey is, but many people don't know much about her life before she was famous. Oprah's life ...
see eye to eye
Example 1: Marc: I'm sorry, but if we don't see eye to eye on this project, I will have to select a new partner. It is important th...
To raise (one's) voice
Idiom: to raise (one's) voice Context #1: Wife: "Why are you coming home so late from work? You said you would be home at 8!...
