Nail-biter
Idiom: Nail-biter Meaning: something (such as a game or movie) that causes people to feel nervous because the ending is not known until the ...
On the Rocks
Sometimes idioms can have two completely different meanings. This is what keeps English so interesting! The expression “on the rocks” can...
To Bet
James: Where's Chris? Class is going to start in like 2 minutes. Steve: I know. I bet he's going to be late again. James: Man, that ...
To Be MIA
Context #1 Tod: Hey, have you seen Kim lately? She hasn't come to class for like a week. Joe: Yeah I know. She's MIA. I tried callin...
A Piece of Cake
Meaning: easy; something that is not difficult Use: Tom: What did you think of that test, Jill? Jill: It was a piece of cake ! In other ...
A Toss Up
Meaning: The result or end of a situation is unclear or undecided. Use: My friend is really unreliable. He often promises to do things for ...
Back to the Drawing Board
First Example: Susanne : Hey Peter! How is your new workout plan going? Peter : Not so great. Susanne : What happened? You seemed so excit...
To Ring in the New Year
To Ring in the New Year: to celebrate the beginning of the new year at midnight on December 31. Example 1 Nina: I am so excited for ton...
