To Be Floored
Idiom: “to be floored” Meaning: To shocked, surprised, or overwhelm ed by something Example #1: Jenny: Hey, Johnny! Did you hear that Jan...
To be out
Idiom: to be out Context #1 Jim: Hey, you'd better wake up Steve. You know the teacher hates when he sleeps in class. Tom: I already...
To get jipped
Idiom: to get jipped Context #1: Sam: Hey, nice cell phone! Tom: Yeah, I got it on E-bay for $100. Sam: Really? You got jipped. I saw t...
Loose Cannon
Idiom: Loose Cannon Meaning: A person who doesn't think of their actions or their effects on those around them. Example: Michele: I c...
To be on cloud nine
Idiom: to be on cloud nine Meaning: To be very content, happy, and in an excellent mood Example: Iain: Jennifer has been on cloud nine a...
Tongue in Cheek
Idiom: tongue in cheek ; used as an adjective or adverb First Example: Helen : What did you get me for my birthday? Rick : Tickets to see O...
To fall off the back of a truck
Idiom: to fall off the back of a truck ; used as a verb ("must" being a noun). First Example: Christina : Ooh, I like that phon...
To Feel Blue
To Feel Blue: To feel depressed or sad. The use of the color blue to mean sad dates from the late 1300s. Dialogue 1 Nik...
