Library: Expressions : Idioms & Collocations
Grease It Up
My hair is so greasy! I really need to wash it. You know it's funny how we say hair is greasy, but skin is oily. English is very strange indeed!
Zoos Good or Bad
You know, I really don't give a rat's ass if we go to the zoo or not. I think zoos are lousy jails for animals.
Make Me Happy
Wow - you actually picked-up, I usually get your voicemail. Can you make time to go to a movie with me this weekend?
Fun Last Night
Wow, mom, look what I made with play dough today. Want to try my ice cream cone?
So, Should I Fire Back? (text)
What a terrible day. My boss called me to her office and said I was doing a lousy job, today is my last day. I can't believe I got fired!
Should I Fire Back?
What a terrible day. My boss called me to her office and said I was doing a lousy job, today is my last day. I can't believe I got fired!
The Cat's Meow
Whoa, look what the cat dragged in! You really look tired. Is something wrong?
I’ll Sleep On It
Huh, what!! I was fast asleep. Why are you texting me now? It's 6AM!!
I Love When You Horse Around
Hey Lindsay, do you know Rose is pregnant with triplets? No way, how'd you hear that, Michelle? Straight from the horse's mouth, we had lunch yesterday.
In the Doghouse
Oh man, you look sick as a dog. What's up? Do you have the flu or something?
Is Our Play a Home Run?
Our school play opened last night. It was disappointing, we expected 500 but only 200 people came. The planning committee sure was off base!
Cat Got Your Tongue?
Whoa, look what the cat dragged in! You really look tired. Is something wrong? You know it's safe to tell me anything.
Dog Day Afternoon
Oh you look sick as a dog. What's up? Do you have the flu or something?