To fall into your lap
Example 1: Tom and Elizabeth are brother and sister. Tom has been looking for a job for about a month. Elizabeth: How’s your job hunt going,...
To Go Down in Flames
Example 1: Hey, Marty! What are you doing for your birthday? I think I am going to have a party at Fabulous 5. Wait! They went out of busine...
For the Birds
Context #1 – Roommates watching TV at home Vanessa: This new TV show was supposed to be so good, but it's really boring and confusing. I...
To Buy the Farm
Context #1 – Two friends talking Victoria: Did you hear the news? Brandon: No, what happened? Victoria: Do you know that older man who lives...
To Chicken Out
Context #1 - Tim: Have you heard about the new ride and Magic Mountain called the Death Drop? John: Yeah, I heard it's super scary. ...
Hole in the wall
Context #1 Sam: Last night we found this really awesome restaurant for authentic southern BBQ! Tony: Really? Where is it? Sam: It's a ...
Leave No Stone Unturned
Example 1: When Bobby went to the park with his family, his father accidentally dropped the keys to the car. For more than an hour, the who...
Let the chips fall where they may
Example 1: Dad: Hey Johnny, it's almost 3 o'clock . Your guests should be arriving soon. Johnny: Dad, I'm not popular. I bet n...
