Boston Speak Easy Phrases
Phrase
be interested in buying
was in the market for
I was in the market for a Boston souvenir so I went to Quincy Market.
I was in the market for a Boston souvenir so I went to Quincy Market.
Phrase
to be overwhelmed by something
I'm snowed under with
I wish I could go to the movies, but I'm snowed under with schoolwork right now.
I wish I could go to the movies, but I'm snowed under with schoolwork right now.
Phrase
to finish or complete something successfully or impressively
ended on a high note
Our night ended on a high note when we heard the Boston Symphony Orchestra play at the Hatch Shell.
Our night ended on a high note when we heard the Boston Symphony Orchestra play at the Hatch Shell.
Phrase
one of the last things done to make something complete
finishing touches
Almost ready for the party! I just need to put the finishing touches on the cake.
Almost ready for the party! I just need to put the finishing touches on the cake.
Phrase
to get everything in order or to be fully prepared
get my ducks in a row
I need to get my ducks in a row before I leave to study in Boston.
I need to get my ducks in a row before I leave to study in Boston.
Phrase
a person who cannot be controlled and who does or says things that cause problems
loose cannon
People stopped inviting Dylan out because he's a bit of a loose cannon and gets into fights.
People stopped inviting Dylan out because he's a bit of a loose cannon and gets into fights.
Phrase
used to say that you do not like it very much
isn't my cup of tea
I think I'll skip the historical tour of the area. History just isn't my cup of tea.
I think I'll skip the historical tour of the area. History just isn't my cup of tea.
Phrase
following a course that will lead to success
on the right track
Our customers' positive feedback let us know that we were on the right track.
Our customers' positive feedback let us know that we were on the right track.
Phrase
to make a great effort for something
swinging for the fences
This business deal is risky for us, but we're swinging for the fences.
This business deal is risky for us, but we're swinging for the fences.