ENGLISH GRAMMAR
ENGLISH GRAMMAR- IDIOMS AND THEIR MEANINGS
Contributed by Kevin Christudas
- be in seventh heaven------- extemely happy
- at sixes and sevens------- someone is in an state of confusion or not very well organized
- break the ice------- to be the first to say or do something hoping others will join you
- have a chip on your shoulder------- a person who is angry and defensive or who is always ready to argue or fight
- hold your horses------- be patient wait a minute
- over the hill------- old or to old to do something
- pulling your leg-------teasing you
- all ears-------fully listening
- cold feet-------scared about an event that is happing
- ants in one's pants-------unable to sit or stand still or remain calm out of nervousness or excitement
- (the) birds and the bees-------sex education
- chicken out-------to decide not to do something out of fear (usually just before)
- cat nap-------a short sleep
- copy cat--------a person who does the same thing as you
- never in a million years--------never ever
- be on cloud nine--------something wonderful has happened
- dress up to the nines--------someone is wearing very smart glamorous clothes
- grass is always greener on the other side--------you always want what you don’t have
- cheesy --------silly
- cool as a cucumber--------relaxed
- cream of the crop--------the best
- butter someone up--------be extra nice to someone
- cry over spilt milk--------get upset over something that has not happened and cannot be changed
- cost an arm and a leg--------be very expensive
- skeleton in the closet or cupboard-------you are hiding a shocking about yourself
- catch red handed-------catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or illegal
- like a fish out of water-------to be uncomfortable in a particular situation
- to eat like a horse-------to eat a lot
- a wolf in sheep's clothing-------someone dangerous and pretends to be harmless
- golden opportunity ------the perfect chance
- the green light -------permission
- grey area------something without a clear rule or answer