Idioms and phrases

2022-05-13 13:21:37 Idiom
"Butterflies in my stomach "

Meaning:
To feel nervous or anxious. The nervous feeling you get in your stomach just before an something important or scary is about to happen.

Example:
I’m going on a date tonight and I have butterflies in my stomach!

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2022-05-13 08:12:18 Idiom:
"in a pickle”

Meaning:
In need of help; in a difficult spot.

Example:
I’m really in a pickle. I spent all the money I had saved, and I have no way to pay next semester’s tuition bill.

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2022-05-12 20:34:48 The answer is "all the time."

"Are you still in touch with Max?"
"Yeah, we message each other all the time."

"Their parents argue all the time."

"I don't watch that news network anymore. They lie all the time."

"I see him at the gym all the time." Open / Comment

2022-05-12 15:05:51 Open / Comment

2022-05-12 06:12:34 Proverb:
“Beggars can’t be choosers”

Meaning:
People who depend on the generosity of others can’t pick & choose things as per their liking. They’ve to accept what is given to them.

Example:
X: I borrowed this jacket from my friend, but it’s not one of his nice ones. Y: Well, but, beggars can’t be choosers.

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2022-05-11 15:02:35 Idiom
"On top of the world"

Meaning:
Feeling wonderful. This idiom can be used when you are feeling ecstatic, glorious or delighted.

Example:
"I can't believe that Fulham have won the Championship. I'm on top of he world!"

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2022-05-11 07:59:40 Idiom:
"get my drift?”

Meaning:
Do you understand what I'm suggesting?

Example:
I don't think Melissa has to worry about money since she started dating her new boyfriend, if you get my drift.


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2022-05-10 20:49:41 The idiom is "play devil's advocate."

"I agree with you, but I'm going to play devil's advocate anyway. How do you know you're right?"

"Universal health care is a great idea, but playing devil's advocate, is it feasible on a large scale?"

"I'm just playing devil's advocate." Open / Comment

2022-05-10 19:21:08 Open / Comment

2022-05-10 11:34:28 Slang

Twit

Meaning:
A foolish or stupid person. This expression can also be used to describe someone who is annoying.

Example:
"Jack was looking for his glasses for an hour. They were on his head the whole time. He’s such a twit!"


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