Amy Gilet - Idioms, Lesson 10

Question 1

ballpark figure

Answer 1

an approximate number

The mechanic didn’t know exactly how much repairs would cost, but he was able to give me a ballpark figure.

I am not aware of the market, could you please give me a ballpark figure on your latest findings.

Question 2

Don’t mention it

Answer 2

you’re welcome

“Thanks for bringing the cookies” I said to Susan. “Don’t mention it” she replied.

Thank you for helping me to figure out that problem, Don’t mention it, that was my pleasure.

Question 3

to figure out

Answer 3

to solve, to determine

Susan is sure she’ll never figure out why her kids today behave the way they do

Question 4

from scratch

Answer 4

from the beginning

You baked these muffins from scratch ? They’re delicious.

You didn’t get the point, you’ll need to do this work from scratch.

Question 5

to go nuts

Answer 5

to react with great enthusiasm

When Eminem appeared on stage, everybody went nuts.

Everytime he was listening to The Beatles music, we thought he goes nuts.

Question 6

to jump the gun

Answer 6

to start doing something too soon or ahead of everybody else

Nicole really jumped the gun by writing her acceptance speech before the results of elections were announced.

He jumped the gun by learning a couple of lessons in advance before the exam.

Question 7

just kidding

Answer 7

talking more to get a laugh than anything

I was just kidding when I said your new orange dress makes you look like a pumpkin.

Could you please

Question 8

to make a pig of oneself

Answer 8

to overeat

I made a pig of myself by eating four slices of pie.

I always make a pig of myself when my mom cooks the apple pie.

Question 9

to make a time for

Answer 9

to put time in one’s schedule for something

I’ll be sure to make time for you when you visit me.
I really need your input here, could you please make a time for me ?