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π silver surfer
πMeaning
An elderly person who is a proficient user of the Internet.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£My grandmother has become a real silver surfer since we got her new computer hooked up to the Internet. She even keeps in touch with her friends on social media!
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πMeaning
An elderly person who is a proficient user of the Internet.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£My grandmother has become a real silver surfer since we got her new computer hooked up to the Internet. She even keeps in touch with her friends on social media!
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π tickled pink
πMeaning
to be very pleased or happy about something
to be very amused
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ We are tickled pink that our youngest daughter is getting married in June.
π£ I was tickled pink when our dog pulled a blanket over the baby to keep it warm.
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πMeaning
to be very pleased or happy about something
to be very amused
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ We are tickled pink that our youngest daughter is getting married in June.
π£ I was tickled pink when our dog pulled a blanket over the baby to keep it warm.
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π window-shop
πMeaning
To visit stores, typically only looking in their windows, to see what is available without buying anything.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£A: "Let's go shopping!" B: "I would, but my bank account is so sad these days." A: "OK, let's just window-shop then!"
π£A: "You guys really went in that expensive boutique?" B: "Yeah, but we were only window-shopping. We know we can't afford anything in there!"
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πMeaning
To visit stores, typically only looking in their windows, to see what is available without buying anything.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£A: "Let's go shopping!" B: "I would, but my bank account is so sad these days." A: "OK, let's just window-shop then!"
π£A: "You guys really went in that expensive boutique?" B: "Yeah, but we were only window-shopping. We know we can't afford anything in there!"
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π raise the roof
πMeaning
make or cause someone else to make a great deal of noise, especially through cheering.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ "when I finally scored the fans raised the roof"
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πMeaning
make or cause someone else to make a great deal of noise, especially through cheering.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ "when I finally scored the fans raised the roof"
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π wide berth
πMeaning
A good distance (between things, people, etc.). Originally referred to ships.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Once I learned that there was a lice outbreak, I kept a wide berth from all of my students for the rest of the day.
π£We've been keeping a wide berth from John ever since he dumped our good friend.
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πMeaning
A good distance (between things, people, etc.). Originally referred to ships.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Once I learned that there was a lice outbreak, I kept a wide berth from all of my students for the rest of the day.
π£We've been keeping a wide berth from John ever since he dumped our good friend.
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π the elephant in the room
πMeaning
a major problem or controversial issue which is obviously present but is avoided as a subject for discussion.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ "they've steadfastly ignored the elephant in the room: the ever-growing debt burden on graduates"
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πMeaning
a major problem or controversial issue which is obviously present but is avoided as a subject for discussion.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ "they've steadfastly ignored the elephant in the room: the ever-growing debt burden on graduates"
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π give (someone) the stink eye
πMeaning
To make a facial expression of unreserved disgust, contempt, disapproval, distrust, or general ill will toward someone.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Some guy across the bar has been giving me the stink eye since we came in. It must be something to do with my outfit.
π£I must have done something wrong on Friday because the boss gave me the stink eye as soon as I came into work on Monday.
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πMeaning
To make a facial expression of unreserved disgust, contempt, disapproval, distrust, or general ill will toward someone.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Some guy across the bar has been giving me the stink eye since we came in. It must be something to do with my outfit.
π£I must have done something wrong on Friday because the boss gave me the stink eye as soon as I came into work on Monday.
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π As cold as stone
πMeaning
Being very cold and unemotional.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βIn the Victorian times, many women were told to suppress their feelings and, thus, appeared as cold as stone.β
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πMeaning
Being very cold and unemotional.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βIn the Victorian times, many women were told to suppress their feelings and, thus, appeared as cold as stone.β
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π scrunch down
πMeaning
To squeeze, crush, or crumple something into a smaller shape, size, or space. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrunch" and "down"; often followed by "into (something)."
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I scrunched the note down into a ball and tossed it across the room to Jake.
π£I had to scrunch my suit down into the case in order for it close shut.
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πMeaning
To squeeze, crush, or crumple something into a smaller shape, size, or space. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrunch" and "down"; often followed by "into (something)."
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I scrunched the note down into a ball and tossed it across the room to Jake.
π£I had to scrunch my suit down into the case in order for it close shut.
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π Nip something in the bud
πMeaning
To stop a bad situation from becoming worse by taking action at an early stage of its development.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βWhen the kid shows the first signs of misbehaving, you should nip that bad behavior in the bud.β
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πMeaning
To stop a bad situation from becoming worse by taking action at an early stage of its development.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βWhen the kid shows the first signs of misbehaving, you should nip that bad behavior in the bud.β
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π (as) sick as a parrot
πMeaning
Thoroughly displeased, disappointed, or dejected (about something). Primarily heard in UK.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Tim was as sick as a parrot when he learned that he had been passed over for the promotion.
π£I'm delighted that my children have such wonderful opportunities abroad, but I must say I feel sick as a parrot at the thought of being separated from them for so long.
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πMeaning
Thoroughly displeased, disappointed, or dejected (about something). Primarily heard in UK.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Tim was as sick as a parrot when he learned that he had been passed over for the promotion.
π£I'm delighted that my children have such wonderful opportunities abroad, but I must say I feel sick as a parrot at the thought of being separated from them for so long.
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π The sky is the limit
πMeaning
If you say the sky is the limit, you mean that there is nothing to prevent someone or something from being very successful.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ They have found that, in terms of both salary and career success, the sky is the limit.
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πMeaning
If you say the sky is the limit, you mean that there is nothing to prevent someone or something from being very successful.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ They have found that, in terms of both salary and career success, the sky is the limit.
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π squashed (in) like sardines
πMeaning
Very tightly or snugly packed together, especially in a small space. Alludes to the way in which sardines are packed closely together during canning.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£We didn't want to take more than one car, so we had to drive for about four hours squashed like sardines in Jeff's little sedan.
π£Having a concert in our friends cafΓ© was such a good idea! Sure, we were squashed in like sardines, but everyone had a great time.
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πMeaning
Very tightly or snugly packed together, especially in a small space. Alludes to the way in which sardines are packed closely together during canning.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£We didn't want to take more than one car, so we had to drive for about four hours squashed like sardines in Jeff's little sedan.
π£Having a concert in our friends cafΓ© was such a good idea! Sure, we were squashed in like sardines, but everyone had a great time.
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π On thin ice
πMeaning
1 ) in a dangerous position where you could fall or have an unfavorable result;
2) in a risky or uncertain situation.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ If you keep charging things you can't afford on your credit cards you'll be treading on thin ice in a very short period of time.
π£ I'm on thin ice with my teacher because I haven't turned in my homework three times this week.
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πMeaning
1 ) in a dangerous position where you could fall or have an unfavorable result;
2) in a risky or uncertain situation.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ If you keep charging things you can't afford on your credit cards you'll be treading on thin ice in a very short period of time.
π£ I'm on thin ice with my teacher because I haven't turned in my homework three times this week.
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π Put it there
πMeaning
Shake my hand. As in greeting or in agreement to a deal.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£A: "50 dollars is my final offer for the computer." B: "I wish I could get more for it, but you win. Put it there!"
π£Hey, John, put it there! I haven't seen you in a donkey's age!
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πMeaning
Shake my hand. As in greeting or in agreement to a deal.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£A: "50 dollars is my final offer for the computer." B: "I wish I could get more for it, but you win. Put it there!"
π£Hey, John, put it there! I haven't seen you in a donkey's age!
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π put all your eggs in one basket
πMeaning
having all of your resources or efforts in just one possibility is very risky.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ Don't you think submitting only one job application is putting all your eggs in one basket?
π£ I put all my eggs in one basket when I quit my job and moved out westβfortunately, I found an apartment and a job before I spent all of my savings.
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πMeaning
having all of your resources or efforts in just one possibility is very risky.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ Don't you think submitting only one job application is putting all your eggs in one basket?
π£ I put all my eggs in one basket when I quit my job and moved out westβfortunately, I found an apartment and a job before I spent all of my savings.
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π throw a wobbly
πMeaning
To suddenly become very upset or intensely angry and make a big display of it. Primarily heard in UK, Australia.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£John threw a wobbly at work after the boss criticized his report. Needless to say, he won't be welcome back in the office on Monday.
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πMeaning
To suddenly become very upset or intensely angry and make a big display of it. Primarily heard in UK, Australia.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£John threw a wobbly at work after the boss criticized his report. Needless to say, he won't be welcome back in the office on Monday.
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π taken aback
πMeaning
to be surprised, shocked or confused about something
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ I was taken aback when your mother asked if Iβm having trouble getting pregnant.
π£ My friend was taken aback when I asked him if he smokes weed.
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πMeaning
to be surprised, shocked or confused about something
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ I was taken aback when your mother asked if Iβm having trouble getting pregnant.
π£ My friend was taken aback when I asked him if he smokes weed.
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π be put out of business
πMeaning
To be caused or forced to cease carrying on commercial trading or transactions.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Our bookstore has been a part of the neighborhood for nearly 50 years, but we're being put out of business by these new electronic books that you can download.
π£I hear that Mike's company has been put out of business due to allegations of insider trading.
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πMeaning
To be caused or forced to cease carrying on commercial trading or transactions.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Our bookstore has been a part of the neighborhood for nearly 50 years, but we're being put out of business by these new electronic books that you can download.
π£I hear that Mike's company has been put out of business due to allegations of insider trading.
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π Straight from the horse's mouth
πMeaning
directly from the person who knows the most about the matter; someone who knows the facts.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ "I heard Andy got angry and quit this morning!" "Well, I can confirm it's true since I had lunch with Andy and heard it straight from the horse's mouth."
π£ Look, if you don't believe me, go over to Sarah right now and get it straight from the horse's mouth.
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πMeaning
directly from the person who knows the most about the matter; someone who knows the facts.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ "I heard Andy got angry and quit this morning!" "Well, I can confirm it's true since I had lunch with Andy and heard it straight from the horse's mouth."
π£ Look, if you don't believe me, go over to Sarah right now and get it straight from the horse's mouth.
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π put the hammer down
πMeaning
To press down the accelerator (of an automobile) as far as possible; to accelerate to or travel at an automobile's maximum speed. Primarily heard in US.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£It would normally take us three days driving to New York from Colorado, but with my brother putting the hammer down the whole way, we made it in two.
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πMeaning
To press down the accelerator (of an automobile) as far as possible; to accelerate to or travel at an automobile's maximum speed. Primarily heard in US.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£It would normally take us three days driving to New York from Colorado, but with my brother putting the hammer down the whole way, we made it in two.
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