Forty winks
A short nap, a short sleep.I grabbed forty winks when I got home from work.
A short nap, a short sleep.I grabbed forty winks when I got home from work.
To make an opinion.Everybody quickly formed an opinion about the new teacher.
To hand over something, to give something.The robber told me to fork over my money or he was going to shoot me.
To pay money for something.I had to fork out much money to have my car fixed.
To make rapid progress with something (usually against some difficulties).There are many problems with the project at work but we are forging... Read more →
Forever.The little boy promised that he would be a good boy forever and ever.
A very difficult task (often used ironically).It was fun and games today when I wrote my two final exams.
With as much energy and enthusiasm as possible.It was full steam ahead with the project to build the new stadium.
To be conceited, to be self-important.The girl was full of herself and would only talk about things that were important to her.
To be full of nonsense.I thought that the woman was full of it when she told me that the business was closed.