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 time of day.” Clip 1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer – Season 2 episode 7 (1997) Buffy […]
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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 1 Suits – Season 4 episode 8 (2014) Rachel Zane says to Mike Ross, “Well, I’m not
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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 for his children at Christmas.” Clip 1 “Banshee” Season 2 Episode 4 (2014) The female character is telling her brother that
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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 because you have 2 more left to do.” Clip 1 Clip 1 is Megan Rapinoe speaking at the 2023 Women’s
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Definition This idiom is used to say a child has similar characteristics to his or her parent. For example – “You are as stubborn as your father.”“Well, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Clip 1 Clip 1 is from the movie Before Midnight. The female character is discussing the characteristics of the male
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Definition This idiom means a completely different situation that someone is not used to. Sometimes the idiom is also used as “a whole new ball game.” For example – “Looking after pets is one thing but looking after kids is a whole different ball game.” Clip 1 The president of the USA Donald Trump is
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Definition Leaps and bounds is used to describe something that has improved or progressed quickly. It is normally preceded by the prepositions “by”, “in”, “on” or by the phrase “come on in”. For example – “My French has come on in leaps and bounds this year since I hired a tutor.” Clip 1 Clip 1
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Definition “None the wiser” means to not understand or be aware of something. For example – “If you hadn’t told me that the wedding was this weekend, I would’ve been none the wiser.” “Not be any the wiser” is also an alternative to this phrase which is used. Clip 1 Clip 1 is from the
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Definition This idiom means to try really hard to get something that you want. For example – “The team fought tooth and nail all season to win the championship.” Clip 1 This clip is from the reality competition series RuPaul’s Drag Race and the participants are given the opportunity to speak to the famous actress
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Definition “Touch and go” functions as an adjective and is used to say a situation is uncertain. For example – “The tennis match going ahead this afternoon is touch and go due to bad weather.” Clip 1 The first clip is from the series Gourmet Detective: Roux The Day. Two detectives are questioning a restaurant
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