To Get in Shape

To Get in Shape

Idiom: To Get in Shape Context #1 -   Sara:  I can't believe I'm getting married in 2 months! Jane:  I know...I can't wait to se...
On the Tip of One’s Tongue

On the Tip of One’s Tongue

Idiom: On the Tip of One’s Tongue EXAMPLE: Rory: Laurie! You have to help me! Something’s really bothering me! Laurie: Sure, Rory. What’s go...
To get to know

To get to know

Idiom: To get to know:  used as a verb Example 1: At first, the new-hire wasn't sure about his co-workers; but now that he  has gotten t...
Second Nature

Second Nature

Idiom:   second nature ; used as a noun First Example: John trained Luana on a new job at work.  At first, she was very nervous about it, a...
odds and ends

odds and ends

Idiom: odds and ends ; used as a noun First Example: When Thomas changed jobs, he had to clean out his office.  He was surprised by all th...
must-see

must-see

Idiom: must-see ; used as an adjective.  First Example: Samantha : I'm trying to decide what movie to watch tonight.  Can you suggest a...
Personal Space

Personal Space

Idiom:  personal space; used as a noun.  First Example: Erica : Matt is so weird!  He's always invading my personal space . Christina :...
To Pull Something Off

To Pull Something Off

To pull something off: to succeed in doing something difficult or challenging Example 1: Taka: I just took the official TOEFL test and it w...
Jerk

Jerk

Idiom: Jerk - Used as a noun   Example 1: Tina: I cannot stand Kevin. He is such a JERK ! Selma: Wait a minute….I thought you were dating ...