American English Idioms - Life Situations

Question 1

In the same boat

Answer 1

I’m right there with you. We’re in the same boat. We’re in the same situation.

Question 2

Mr. Right

Answer 2

I finally found my Mr. Right. We’ve been dating for a year and I think he is the one.

Question 3

Get your act together.

Answer 3

I don’t what’s gotten into you. You aren’t doing well. Get your act together. Prepare yourself for action.

Question 4

Hot water

Answer 4

He’s in hot water now with his boss. He’s in big trouble.

Question 5

In your shoes

Answer 5

If I were in your shoes I would do things differently. If I were in your situation, that is.

Question 6

Off the hook

Answer 6

I’ll let you off the hook this time, but next time you’re in trouble, mister.

Question 7

Life in the fast lane

Answer 7

He’s always living life in the fast lane. One day his reckless behavior is going to cost him.

Question 8

Fish out of water

Answer 8

I’m a fish out of water here. I’m not used to this type of thing at all.

Question 9

Rat race

Answer 9

It’s a rat race out there, trying to make it rich on the stock market.

Question 10

Keep your head above water

Answer 10

I feel like I’m barely able to keep my head above water in my new job. It don’t know if I can survive this.

Question 11

On a roll

Answer 11

I’ve been on a roll lately. I enjoy success again and again.

Question 12

Put your feet up

Answer 12

Put your feet up and relax.