To Pass Time

To Pass Time

Example 1: I usually read a magazine to pass time in the waiting room when I visit the doctor's office. Example 2: It's 6:00 pm no...
To Wolf Down

To Wolf Down

Example 1: We found a lost puppy on our street. I don't know how long it was out there, but he was really hungry! He wolfed down a plat...
To Let Something Go

To Let Something Go

Idiom: To let (something) go   Context #1:   Chris: Last night we lost the Championship basketball game. I can't believe it! Joe: Yeah i...
To Make One's Day

To Make One's Day

Idiom: To make one's day Meaning: To give or provide happiness and/or excitement; to brighten someone's day. Situation: Tom was sick...
Take A Hike

Take A Hike

Idiom: Take a hike Meaning: Leave, go away Situation: Natalia is standing outside a restaurant waiting for a friend. Bob, who is wearing tig...
On A __ Scale

On A __ Scale

Idiom:  O n a __ scale ; used as a prepositional phrase First Example: Daniel : Hey Deanna, I was in San Jose the other day and saw an ad f...
In the Spotlight

In the Spotlight

Idiom:  I n the spotlight ; used as a prepositional phrase First Example: Dani : How was the party last night? Henry : It was pretty fun.  ...
The Finer Points

The Finer Points

Idiom: "the finer points” Meaning: the more complex or detailed aspects of; minutiae, particulars, specifics, technicalities Example #1...
To Hit Bottom or To Hit Rock Bottom

To Hit Bottom or To Hit Rock Bottom

Idiom: "to hit bottom” or “to hit rock bottom” Meaning: to reach the lowest or worst point; to reach the lowest possible level or be in...