A knock off

Idiom: A knock off Example 1: Brandon: Wow, Melissa! Nice bag. It looks really expensive! Melissa: Thanks, Brandon! Shh. don't tell a...

To knock it off

Idiom: To knock it off. Example 1: My neighbor is a guitar player (but he's not very good). I try to study at home in the evenings but...

To toss something

Idiom: to toss something Context #1: Sean : Hey Tim!  Smell this milk and tell me if you think it is still good. Tim: (After smelling the ...

To sneak into

Idiom: to sneak into Context #1: Jim: So we are going to the movies tonight, right? Sam: Yeah, the show starts at 7pm. Jim: Ok, you know...

Fair-weather friend

Idiom: Fair-weather friend Example: Fred Anderson won the lottery. Not long after that, Fred met Thomas Henry. Fred and Thomas became ve...

It takes two to tango

Idiom:  It takes two to tango Example: Kyle: I can't believe it! My girlfriend still won't speak to me. James: Oooh, that's to...

To cause a stir

Idiom: to cause a stir; used as a verb First Example: Newscaster : The dramatic game between Brazil and Germany on July 8th caused quite a...

To eat, sleep and breathe (something)

Idiom: to eat, sleep and breathe (something); used as a verb First Example: Janet : Have you seen Jamie lately?  She always seems to be bus...

To Pull Out All The Stops

Idiom: to pull out all the stops. Example: LSI Teacher:  The United States of America’s Independence Day is on July 4 th and it is the cel...

To Be or Get Fired Up

Idiom: to be or get fired up . Example: Nikki: Oh my goodness! That game was so exciting! In the end, there was a penalty shootout between t...