Idiom – Київ English Club

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.

Idiom – Lift a finger 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 Read More …

Idiom > Take a liking to

21/05/2021 frank

Idiom – Take a liking to to begin to like (someone or something) He took a liking to his new neighbor. She took an immediate liking to sailing when she tried it for the first time.

Idiom > Fly high

07/04/2021 frank

Idiom – Fly high (informal) 1 : to be very happy and excited She was flying high after her excellent exam results. 2 : to be very successful After some difficult years, the company is flying high again.

Idiom > (as) sick as a dog

22/02/2021 frank

Idiom – (as) sick as a dog informal very sick I’m sick as a dog.

Idiom > Up to par

02/02/2021 frank

Idiom > Up to par good enough : as good as expected or wanted She was checking to see if his work was up to par. — usually used in negative statements His course work is not up to par. Read More …

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