IdiomThere are other fish in the seaThere are other fish in the sea is often said to comfort a person whose romantic relationship ended. The message...
IdiomAs sick as a dogAs sick as a dog describes someone who is very ill. I was as sick as a dog last week when...
IdiomA white lieA white lie is a small, harmless lie. I told my boss a little white lie to get out of...
IdiomUnder the tableUnder the table describes business completed secretly and often illegally. I paid him under the table for his services.
IdiomTo turn over a new leafTo turn over a new leaf means to start your life over again. I’m going to turn over a new...
IdiomThe time is rightThe time is right means it’s the perfect time for the particular thing you’ve been wanting to do. The time...
IdiomTo throw in the towelYou throw in the towel when you give up on something (decide to stop working on it.) I’m going to...
IdiomA smart aleckYou call someone who thinks they’re especially smart a smart aleck. (Negative) A: I have a student who answers every single...
IdiomGo fly a kiteYou tell someone to go fly a kite if you want them to get away from you. (Very negative) You’re...