To be a joke

Idiom: To be a joke   Context #1:   Jack: Last night I took my girlfriend to see that new action movie starring Sylvester Stallone. Tony: Ho...

All bets are off

Idiom: All bets are off   Meaning: An agreement that was decided on before is no longer valid.  This is usually said when someone breaks you...

To Sweeten the Pot

Idiom: to sweeten the pot ; used as a verb First Example: Joseph : Jamal turned down the job offer.  Olivia : What?! I thought he wanted t...

To Have An Ace Up One's Sleeve

Idiom: to have an ace/something up one's sleeve ; used as a verb First Example: Victor : Are you nervous about your audition tomorrow?...

Stay Put

Idiom:   Stay Put ; used as a verb. First Example:   “Small children usually have so much energy and can never sit still for very long.  You...

Breathing Room

Idiom:   Breathing Room ; used as a noun. Example:   “Tom is having a really hard time at work.  His boss loves to micro-manage him and cont...