To Storm Something
Example: Tony : It’s so hot. I really want a cold treat. Sandra : Too late. I stormed the refrigerator earlier and ate all the ice cream. T...
A long shot
Example 1: I’ve been applying to several jobs in the last week. Many of them require advanced degrees, which is something I don’t have. Howe...
A bee in her/his/my bonnet
Example 1: Debbie has been really unhappy recently. I thought she was just busy and maybe a little stressed out. It turns out she’s had a be...
To talk one's ear off
Idiom: to talk one's ear off ; used as a verb First Example: Christine : How was the party last night? Stanley : Ugh. It was horrible....
Break Someone’s Heart
Example: Hanna : Thank you for taking me to see the puppies. Ceasar : I told you they were cute. I just didn’t think you would bring one hom...
To stop dead n one's tracks
Idiom: to stop dead in one's tracks ; used as a verb Example: Larry : How was your camping trip? Vickie : It was awesome! Except for t...
To Scratch the surface
Example 1: Katya: Hey , Yuko! What did you learn about in school today? Yuko: Our professor talked about space. We learned about stars, ...
Stand over someone
Example 1: Lina: How was your math test? Matthew: It was OK, but it was hard for me to focus. My teacher was standing over me during th...
