When you’re out somewhere and you unexpectedly see someone you know, you can say that you ran into them. To run into someone means you meet someone you know by chance. The structure is run into …
Idiom Lesson “feel no pain” From Happy English NY
T.G.I.F! Since it’s Friday, and this is the day when many people tend to go out and party, I thought we can look at another drinking-related expression. If you are feeling no pain, it means …
Idiom Lesson “Call it a day” From Happy English NY!
Sometimes you’ll work hard on a project, and even though it’s not finished, you are finished working on it for the day. You plan to continue working another time. In this case, you can “call …
Idiom Lesson “Get Lost!” From Happy English NYC!
Today’s idiom is both an idiom and slang. When you tell someone to “get lost,” you are telling them to “go away.” -I’m studying right now. Get lost! -Lindsey told the reporter to get lost. …
Idiom Lesson “Three sheets to the wind” From Happy English New York!
After a few cocktails, or beers, you may be three sheets to the wind. Have you heard this idiom? Three sheets to the wind means drunk. This idiom comes from the olden days of sailing. …
Idiom Lesson “Chew The Fat” From Happy English New York!
English Idiom: There are all kinds of conversations from very serious to very light. When you have a light, friendly chat with someone, you can say that you are chewing the fat with them. In …
English slang lesson “bonehead” From Happy English New York!
English Slang on Saturday: Bonehead is a word (noun) we use to describe a person who is particularly stupid, foolish, or unthinking. -Brad is such a bonehead. He always parks his car in front of …
Idiom Lesson “Eager Beaver” From Happy English New York!
When you see a beaver building a dam or a nest, they seem to be very enthusiastic about doing the task. When a person is very eager to work on something, or on the job, …
Idiom Lesson “For the birds” From Happy English New York!
English Idiom: For the birds. If something is “for the birds, then it is uninteresting, dull, or stupid. The structure is [something] is for the birds. – That movie was for the birds, don’t bother …
Idiom Lesson “Pooped” From Happy English New York!
If you are really tired, as in exhausted, you can say that you are “pooped” or “pooped out.” “Pooped” or “pooped out” means you are very worn out and exhausted. – I’m pooped! Can we …