Saturday, 15 June 2019

Idiom: At the end of your tether


Example: By six o'clock after a busy day I'm at the end of my tether.


Thursday, 30 May 2019

Idiom: Paint the town red



Example: I can’t wait to go out with my best friend and paint the town red!

Wednesday, 15 May 2019

Idiom: Hit they hay/sack



Example: I am really tired after all that exercise. I am going to hit the sack/hay.

Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Idiom: A heavy cross to bear


Example: When Nancy's husband passed away, she was left with quite a cross to bear having to raise four children on her own.

Monday, 15 April 2019

Idiom: Be alive and kicking



Example: John's completely recovered; he's alive and kicking.

Saturday, 30 March 2019

Idiom: Don't give two hoots


Example: I don't give two hoots about making money, I just want to do something with my life that makes life better for others. 

Friday, 15 March 2019

Idiom: Cost an arm and a leg



Example: The show is excellent, but the tickets cost an arm and a leg.