To Take Off

Idiom: "to take off"   Context #1:   Joe: Where are you going?  Class doesn't end for another 30 minutes! Steve: I know, but I...

Keep Your Chin Up

Idiom: To keep one's chin up Meaning: To keep one's spirits high; to act brave and confident. Cultural Note: We say this to someone ...

Suck It Up

Idiom: Suck it up Meaning: Stop complaining.   Example: Abby is talking to her teacher Mr. N, as he assigns the class some homework.   Abby:...

Lump Sum

Idiom: lump sum ; used as a noun First Example: Abel : Hey Sandra, I heard about you winning the lottery? Sandra : Yep!  I won $10 million...

Rule of Thumb

Idiom: rule of thumb ; used as a noun First Example: Karla : How many pizzas do you think I should order for the party? Dan : How many peo...

To Shop Around

Idiom:   To Shop Around ; used as a verb. First Example:  Tom had shopped around at several stores before finding the refrigerator he wan...

To Get off to a Good Start

Idiom:   To Get Off to a Good Start ; used as a verb. First Example:  Mary’s first day of class got off to a good start because all of he...