head back to one’s hometown

Context #1 Gary: What are you doing for Thanksgiving this year? Chris: Well, normally we go to my parents' place. But this year we'...

Leftovers

Context #1 Jim: Man! We cooked a huge turkey last night for Thanksgiving! Todd: So I guess you had a lot of leftovers. Jim: Yeah! I'm ...

Off the grid

Example 1: Jason: I think the most logical thing we could do is keep a low profile and stay off the grid. James: That’s not my style Jason....

Doubleheader

Example 1: Johnny: Hey Daniel, are you really going to compete in a doubleheader? Isn’t your leg hurt? Daniel: Don’t worry Johnny, I know on...

to pal around (with)

Idiom: to pal around (with) (used as a verb) First Example: Christina: Have you seen Jackie lately? Beatrice: No, she seems to spend all he...

friends in high places

Idiom: friends in high places (used as a noun) First Example: Sandra : Did you hear that Ben got the promotion? Donald : No way! I thought...

TO SHOP AROUND

Example 1: James:  I’m going to buy a laptop for $800.00 Leo: What?! That’s expensive! Have you shopped around for cheaper ones? James: No...

to just scrape by

Context #1: Tom: Did you pass your physics class this semester? Brian: Yeah, but I barely scraped by. I almost failed! Context #2: Jennifer...