To be running on fumes

Idiom:  To be running on fumes – to continue to do something or stay awake when there is almost no energy left to do it.                Cont...

To Shape Up

EXAMPLE  1: Dear Zora, This is the last time I will remind you to wash the dishes after cooking. We are roommates and we share a space. You ...

In Over one's Head

Example 1: I want to graduate early, so I registered for 2 extra classes this semester. I thought I could handle it, but I'm starting to...

A No-Brainer

Example 1: Bill: Do you have plans for vacation, Mike? Mike: Nope. I can't decide what I want to do. My roommates want to go to Las Vega...

To Take Something With a Pinch/Grain Of Salt (used as a verb)

First Example: Lucy: Did you go to that political rally last night? Jason: Yeah, and it was amazing! She had such great ideas, and her campa...

Be On The Fence

Context #1 Jim:  Have you decided who you're going to vote for? Chris: I still don't know.  I'm kind of on the fence right now. ...

To Wake Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed

Context #1: Tom: Man!  Chrissy must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed today! Steve:  I know.  She is in such a bad mood.   Tom: I t...

A Stone’s Throw

Example:   Stephane:  I’m looking for the emergency clinic.  Someone told me it was pretty near. Sean: It’s a stone’s throw away.  You see ...

A Baker's Dozen (used as a noun)

First Example: Stephanie : I need to get some bagels for a meeting. Baker : How many do you need?       Stephanie : Well, there's going...