Amy Gilet - Idioms, Lesson 5

Question 1

drop by

Answer 1

to pay a short; often unannounced visit.

Hi I was in the neighborhood so I thought I’d drop by.

Let’s make him surprised, let’s drop by his house.

Question 2

hang around

Answer 2

to spend time idly; to linger

We had to hang around the airport for an extra six hours, because our flight was delayed.

Let’s hang around the office for an hour, she’s about to finish her job.

Question 3

down in the dumps

Answer 3

to feel sad, to be depressed.

It’s easy to feel in the dumps when it’s raining outside.

Do not talk with him about getting canned right now, he is down in the dumps already.

Question 4

(to be) crazy about

Answer 4

to like very much
Amy is so crazy about golf, she’d like to play everyday.
I am sure Katie will agree to go out on a date with Sam. She’s crazy about him.

I am just crazy about the new tool set that Dewalt released.

Question 5

take this the wrong way

Answer 5

to take offense

Don’t take this the wrong way, but I liked your hair better before you got it cut.

Question 6

my cup of tea

Answer 6

the type of person or thing that one generally likes.

Hockey isn’t Alan’s cup of tea. He prefers soccer.
I know joy is nice, but she’s simply not my cup of tea.

NOTE: This expression is almost always used in negative.

Android phones are much cheaper and with better camera but it’s not my cup of tea.

Question 7

take it easy

Answer 7

relax; don’t worry

You lost your keys. Take it easy, I am sure you’ll find them.

Question 8

hang out

Answer 8

to spend time (often doing nothing)
Kathy and her friends like to hang out at the mall.

In evenings I like to hang out at TV, that is one of the ways I am having a rest.

Question 9

have a good time

Answer 9

to enjoy oneself

Question 10

have a blast

Answer 10

to enjoy oneself very much

Last summer, Nicole had a blast backpacking through europe with some frineds.

Question 11

under her breath

Answer 11

quietly, in a whisper