CAS Idiomatic expressions Flashcards
“can’t stomach something”
“can’t stomach something” = to dislike or hate something
“I can’t stomach his cooking. Every time I eat his soup, I get sick.”
CIE
“eat like a horse”
CIE
“eat like a horse” = to eat a lot
“My brother eats like a horse. He can eat 10 cheeseburgers in 15 minutes.”
CIE
What’s the deal?(expression)
What’s the deal?(expression): What’s the story or situation?
What’s the deal? Do you want to go out to eat or not? We need to decide now.
Casual noun
Hon(noun)
Hon(noun): short for HONEY and said to people you love like a husband or wife
–Hon. Can we go out to dinner for my birthday? I really don’t want to cook.
mooching off of someone
“mooch off of someone” = expect someone to pay your expenses
“Hey, now that you’ve turned 25, don’t you think it’s time to stop mooching off of mom and dad?“
Casual noun
turn
“turn” = become a year older
“Our youngest daughter is going to turn 16 this week, and we’re all excited to celebrate her special day.”
make a wish
make a wish(idiom): wish for something
– Please make a wish before we eat the cake.
“turn over a new leaf”
“turn over a new leaf” = change personal habits
“I’ve decided to turn over a new leaf; I’m going to exercise three times a week and not play so many video games.”
“ring in the new year”
“ring in the new year” = celebrate the new year
“We’re going to ring in the new year at my sister’s house next week.”
“gym rat”
“gym rat” = someone who spends a lot of time exercising at a gym
“My brother is a gym rat. He goes there every day after work for about three hours.”
“fit as a fiddle”
“fit as a fiddle” = to be in very good physical condition
“My grandfather is fit as a fiddle. He runs and hikes every morning before he goes to work.”
at this point (adverb phrase)
at this point (adverb phrase): now
– We have tried a number of activities and sports so far in this gym class, but at this point, what is your favorite one?
“be onthe mend”
“be onthe mend” = recovering from an illness or injury
“Sarah was in a terrible car accident, but she is on the mend.”
“nurse (something or someone) back to health”
“nurse (something or someone) back to health” = care for someone or something back to good health
“My grandfather has the flu, but we are nursing him back to health.”
something is going around(expression)
something is going around(expression): something like a sickness is spreading to other people
– The fluhas been going aroundfor the past month.
care for(verb)
care for(verb): informal, to want or wish for something
– Would youcarefor another drink?
“I can’t stomach his cooking. Every time, I eat his soup, I get sick.”
“can’t stomach something”
“eat out of house and home”
“eat out of house and home” = eat everything in the house
“Teenagers are always hungry, and they will eat you out of house and home if you let them.”
“bed of roses”
“bed of roses” = something isn’t easy or without problems
“Living in an apartment with roommates isn’t always a bed of roses.”
“grab a bite to eat”
“grab a bite to eat” = go out to eat.
eg
“Let’s grab a bite to eat after the movie.”
“roll with the punches”
“roll with the punches” = adjust to difficult situations
“Living in a new country can be hard, but sometimes, you just have to roll with the punches.”
“go to pieces”
“go to pieces” = lose emotional control
“She went to pieces at the airport when she couldn’t understand what the immigration officer was saying.”
“behind bars”
“behind bars” = in jail
“The police will put you behind bars if you break into that store.”
“keep your nose clean”
“keep your nose clean” = stay out of trouble
“You need to keep your nose clean, or you will lose your job.”
“freak out”
“freak out” = become afraid or upset
“I’m really worried that our son will freak out if he ever gets separated from us in a crowded street.”
