Author: frank

feeling nervous : not calm or relaxed She was on edge [=edgy] before her exam. = Her nerves were on edge before her exam.

with little or no difficulty : EASILY I can do that no sweat. “Can you move that big board for me?” “Sure, no sweat.” “Thanks a lot for your help.” “No sweat.” [=helping was not difficult and I was glad to do it]

to make an effort to do something — usually used in negative statements I have so many chores to do, and my sister won’t lift a finger to help me. He never lifted a finger to try to improve his failing grades.

next to each other with the arm of one person linked at the elbow to the arm of another person a couple walking down the street arm in arm

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]

to become very successful He always dreamed of making it big in the movie industry.

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 a command Take it easy, Joe. Everything is going Read More …

to turn upside down Their boat turned turtle during the storm.

a small amount of (something) : a hint or trace of (something) She noticed a touch of garlic in the sauce. I think I have a touch of the flu.

A DEAD END When it comes to transportation, a dead end is a street that has no exit. This expression is also used for something that leads to no progress / no success. If the police are investigating a crime Read More …