English Idioms

2021-09-16 16:22:12 Phrase of the day

Suit yourself

Meaning:
We use this expression to reply to someone who has made a decision we don't agree with or approve of.

Example 1

I'm not going to the match this Saturday. I'm doing my homework instead.
Suit yourself. It's going to be a great game, though.

Example 2

I don't like violent films, so I don't think I'll go to the cinema with you tonight.
Suit yourself. But everyone else is coming, so it'll be fun.

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2021-09-16 13:39:00 PHRASE

Straight over my head

Meaning:
We use this expression to say we have not understood something or we have misinterpreted a situation because it is too difficult to understand.

Example 1

Did you understand that documentary about European politics?
No, it went straight over my head.

Example 2

Did he really believe Kate when she said she would never have children again?
Yes, he did. The joke went straight over his head! Open / Comment

2021-09-16 11:06:24 IDIOM

forty winks

Meaning:
If you have forty winks, you have a short sleep, or a nap.

For example:

If I have a late night I sometimes catch forty winks on the train on the way to work.

If you're driving on a long trip and you feel yourself getting sleepy, stop and have forty winks. It might save your life, and the lives of other people too. Open / Comment

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2021-09-13 20:29:07 SLANG

nipper

Meaning:
a young child, esp. a young boy

Example sentences:

When he was a little nipper Louis Hamilton raced go-carts, and now he's driving Formula One racing cars.
It's not easy teaching young nippers how to play football.
They get too excited to stay in their positions and they run all over the field chasing each other and the ball. Open / Comment

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