Idiom – Запорожье English Club

Idiom > in a huff

17/07/2023 frank

Idiom > in a huff in an angry or annoyed state They argued and she left in a huff. When he didn’t get the promotion, he quit his job in a huff. (=he got angry and suddenly quit his job)

Idiom > (as) bold as brass

04/06/2023 frank

Idiom > (as) bold as brass not afraid at all : very confident or bold I was too nervous to do it, but my sister went right up to him (as) bold as brass and asked for his autograph.

Idiom > Cross paths When people cross paths or when their paths cross, they meet each other at a time that was not planned or expected. After they left college, it was many years before they crossed paths again. = Read More …

Idiom > Take it easy

10/11/2022 frank

Idiom – Take it easy 1 : to relax and avoid hard work or strain The doctor told her she should take it easy for a while. 2 : to stay or become calm and unexcited — usually used as Read More …

Idiom > On pins and needles

09/11/2022 frank

Idiom – On pins and needles feeling very nervous and unsure about what will happen Everyone was on pins and needles waiting to hear the jury’s verdict.

Idiom > Hit the books

15/06/2022 frank

Idiom – Hit the books informal to study or begin studying very intensely I’ve got to hit the books all weekend if I’m going to pass this test.

Idiom > (as) bold as brass

13/06/2022 frank

Idiom – (as) bold as brass not afraid at all : very confident or bold I was too nervous to do it, but my sister went right up to him (as) bold as brass and asked for his autograph.

Idiom > Catch some rays

30/05/2022 frank

Idiom – Catch some rays In informal English, if you catch some rays, catch a few rays, soak up a few rays, etc., you sit or lie in the sun. I’m going to the beach to catch some rays. (=to Read More …

Idiom > Have it made

09/06/2021 frank

Idiom – Have it made (informal) to be in a very good position or situation My brother has it made with a good job, a beautiful wife, and a big house with a pool. (US) She had to work hard Read More …

Idiom > Out of sorts

01/06/2021 frank

Idiom – Out of sorts 1 : somewhat angry or unhappy My boss is (feeling) out of sorts today. 2 : somewhat ill I don’t know what’s wrong with me, but I’m feeling a little out of sorts.