Be sick and tired
Unhappy or bored because an unpleasant situation has been happening for a long time. I'm sick and tired of your lies. Tell me the truth, or... Read more →
Cut corners
A kind of bad way to save money. For example, when someone buys products that are cheap, but not of good quality. My grandparents are always... Read more →
Straight from the horse’s mouth
To hear something from the authoritative source or directly from the person involved. If you don't believe me, go talk to him and hear... Read more →
Costs an arm and a leg
Used when something costs too much. This car cost me an arm and a leg, but I guess it's worth it.
The last straw
The final problem that makes matters worse after having had many other unpleasant events. She couldn't stand her job, but her supervisor's... Read more →
Take with a pinch of salt
Not to believe everything someone tells you. Well, if I were you, I would take what Tony says with a pinch of salt. He's lied me so many times... Read more →
Sit on the fence
1. To be undecided between two choices. My hubby doesn't know which of the job proposals to accept. He's sitting on the fence. 2. Not to take... Read more →
The best of both worlds
To get the advantages of two different things at the same time. My bestie lives in the village and works in the capital. She gets the best of... Read more →
Put wool over other people’s eyes
To deceive or trick somebody. She's too smart for you to put wool over her eyes. Don't do it. Do not try to put wool over your wife's eyes.... Read more →
Feeling a bit under the weather
Feeling a bit ill or sick. I feel a little under the weather. I think I have the flu.