Idioms with Prepositions
Phrase
having strong affectionate emotions with great interest in a romantic relationship
It’s good, old-fashioned fun when a poor mechanic’s son named David (Alex Pettyfer) falls head over heels in love with the rich and gorgeous Jade (Gabriella Wilde) and she — amazingly — falls just as hard for him.
Phrase
will be happy with what is about to happen
in for a treat
If you’ve never made pinwheels before, you’re in for a treat! I love how quick and cute they are. They’re the perfect addition to your summer decor and they look impressive while taking no time at all to create.
If you’ve never made pinwheels before, you’re in for a treat! I love how quick and cute they are. They’re the perfect addition to your summer decor and they look impressive while taking no time at all to create.
Adjective
get as much out of something as is possible
make the most of
Plants in American desert or desert-like areas have evolved to make the most of their challenging environment. In the spring, when they receive moisture, they spring into action.
Plants in American desert or desert-like areas have evolved to make the most of their challenging environment. In the spring, when they receive moisture, they spring into action.
Phrase
at work or operating
A siren-equipped supercar is a highly visible, undeniably effective crime-deterrent. But when the Huracan Polizia goes on duty it may inspire another kind of unrest: fistfights among the police officers who want to drive it!
Phrase
extremely happy
over the moon
"I'm starting to understand and assimilate and internalize hip-hop music... which is a new thing in my life, and I'm completely over the moon. I'm like a kid with a new toy."
"I'm starting to understand and assimilate and internalize hip-hop music... which is a new thing in my life, and I'm completely over the moon. I'm like a kid with a new toy."
Verb
go or move very quickly through or into something
ripped through
Soldiers and emergency workers scour the wreckage for survivors after catastrophic storms ripped through the U.S. south east.
Soldiers and emergency workers scour the wreckage for survivors after catastrophic storms ripped through the U.S. south east.
Phrase
come into existence or become public
Most spec projects never see the light of day. Here's a notable, wonderful exception. Italian designer Marco Sodan received global praise for his creative pixelation of famous paintings remade with Lego.
Phrase
suddenly begin moving or doing something
spring into action
Plants in American desert or desert-like areas have evolved to make the most of their challenging environment. In the spring, when they receive moisture, they spring into action.
Plants in American desert or desert-like areas have evolved to make the most of their challenging environment. In the spring, when they receive moisture, they spring into action.
Phrase
be brave and not complain when bad things happen to you
take it on the chin
This cute kitty had to take it on the chin. She climbed way up in the tree and then couldn't get down by herself.
This cute kitty had to take it on the chin. She climbed way up in the tree and then couldn't get down by herself.
Phrase
close enough to hear someone call out
within shouting distance
The duties of a World Cup security guard require you to attend World Cup matches and stand within shouting distance of the action that has captivated tens of millions across the globe. The catch? You can't watch the games!
The duties of a World Cup security guard require you to attend World Cup matches and stand within shouting distance of the action that has captivated tens of millions across the globe. The catch? You can't watch the games!