Idioms From The Park Flashcards
Refers to a situation with many ups and downs or sudden changes.
Roller-coaster ride.
The project has been a roller-coaster ride with unexpected challenges.
Their relationship was a roller-coaster ride of emotions, they were always fighting.
Describes the cyclical nature of life’s events or routines.
Carousel of life.
Life is like a carousel; sometimes you’re up, and sometimes you’re down.
Used to describe a situation where there is a lot of activity but no real progress.
Merry-go-round.
The meeting felt like a merry-go-round with no decisions made.
Refers to something done in a just and honest manner.
Fair and square.
We won the game fair and square; there was no cheating involved.
Being actively involved and enjoying an activity or situation.
In the swing of things.
After a slow start, we’re finally in the swing of things at the new job.
Describes something that is very well received or enjoyed by others.
Go down a treat.
The new restaurant’s dishes went down a treat with the customers.
Indicates heavy traffic or a situation where things are closely packed or crowded.
Bumper-to-bumper.
The city streets were bumper to bumper during rush hour.
Today I have meetings bumper-to-bumper, I don’t know when I’ll have lunch.
