To hit the books

Idiom: To hit the books Context #1 – Two students just got back from the one-week break and are starting a new term at Language Systems in ...

To Strut One's Stuff

Idiom:  to strut one ’ s stuff Context #1 – Two people are watching a soccer game and one of the players just scored a goal. Jen:   Goal!!! ...

Heat Wave

Idiom:  Heat Wave Context #1 – Walking in LA during a heat wave The temperature is 105 plus degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), and it ...

At face value

Idiom:  at face value Example 1-  Sales representatives will do anything to sell you their product.  So, don’t take their word at face valu...

To face the music

Idiom:  to face the music Example 1- (In school)  Sally didn’t study for her tests this week.  She’ll have to face the music when it’s time...

To stay tuned

Idiom:  to stay tuned Example 1-(News story on television)  There was a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in our town this morning. Reports of damage...

To have a blast

Idiom: to have a blast Example 1- (last week)  Don't forget to buy your ticket for the Beach Party! It's  on Friday  and we always ...