Definition To not give someone the time of day means to not be friendly to someone and not speak to or help that person. For example – “I asked the boss for help but he didn’t give me the...

Definition To have it out with someone means to confront or argue with someone in order to resolve a conflict. For example – “She finally had it out with her roommate about the mess in the apartment.” Clip...

Definition This idiom means to do something in a way that is excessive or extreme. It is commonly followed by the prepositions “on”, “with” or “about”. For example – “He went overboard on gifts...

Definition To rest on your laurels means to feel comfortable because you have been successful in the past. For example – “Well done for passing your first 3 exams but don’t rest on your laurels...

Definition If you have a go at someone it means that you are criticising them. For example – “My boss had a go at me this morning because I was late for work.” Clip 1 The first clip features Roy...

Definition If someone is bang out of order then they are behaving in a way that is completely unfair or unacceptable. For example – “John was bang out of order last night. He shouldn’t have been...