To Wrap Your Head Around Something
Context #1 John: Can you believe that young Japanese pitcher Tanaka signed a $250 million contract with the Yankees? Tom: I know! That'...
Have a song stuck in one's head
Context #1 Jim: Have you heard the new Justin Timberlake song? Tony: Are you kidding? They play it on the radio all the time. Jim: I kno...
An Arm and a Leg
An Arm and a Leg means really expensive Use: I just bought a new 55 inch Smart TV. It cost me an arm and a leg ! A 55 inch Smart TV is reall...
A Dime a Dozen
A Dime a Dozen – very common; not special because it is so common. Use: I grew up in a small farming town. Everyone drove big old trucks. Th...
To Have A Crush On Someone
Idiom: crush/ to have a crush on someone ; used as a verb First Example: Christina : Hey Sarah, welcome back from your vacation. Sarah : T...
Those Three Little Words
Idiom: those three little words; used as a noun First Example: Rachel : How was your weekend? Charlene : Fantastic! Tom took me to a really...
Grab a Bite
Idiom: Grab a Bite ; used as a verb phrase. Example 1: “I am SO hungry right now! Which restaurant do you guys want to go to for lunch?...
