One swallow does not make a summer
Context #1 Jay : I can’t believe mom bought us a trip to Hawaii. Maybe she’ll get us a car too. Saul : Calm down Jay. One swallow does not...
Cut (somebody) some slack
Context #1 Andrew : Last week’s assignment was due two days ago. Why haven’t you finished it yet? Mia : Andrew, you know I’ve been having so...
To pound the pavement; used as a verb
Context #1 Leo : How's the job hunting going? Janice : Not so great. I've been pounding the pavement all week, I've emailed ...
By the skin of (one's) teeth; used as an adverb
Context #1 Laurie : Hey Alfonso! Wait, why are you all sweaty? Alfonso : I almost missed the bus. Laurie : What? You're always on time! ...
To shoot from the hip
Context #1 Dana: Karen, I need to buy a new shirt for my company dinner tomorrow night. I think I'm going to buy one of these two. Wha...
To miss the boat
Context #1 Dear Mrs.Goldberg, I would like to express my interest in interviewing for the front desk position at Goldbergs and Associates. ...
To snake something
Context #1 Tom: Hey, what happened to my french fries? I go to the restroom and I come back to find them almost gone? Chris: Yeah, when you ...
To Eat It
Context #1 Jim: Hey, what happened to your elbow? It's all bandaged up. Tony: Well, I was riding my bike to school yesterday and I at...
