Be all ears
Eager to listen. So, what did he tell you? I'm all ears.
Famous Idioms
Take it easy
To relax; not to worry. Relax, take it easy, as there is nothing that you can do.
Sleep on it
Thinking about something before making a decision. Her proposal seems pretty good to me, but I'd suggest you to sleep on it before you accept it.
Sharp
At the exact time. Not even a minute later. If you do not show up at 9.00 sharp, the Michigan English Test exam will start. We won't be waiting... Read more →
Once in a while
Not very often; sometimes. I go to the capital once in a while, as it is a very expensive city.
Like the back of one’s hand
Know something very well. Should you find any trouble understanding the ECPE exam structure, do let me know. I know it like the back of my hand.
Keep one’s chin up
To remain brave and optimistic, despite having had problems. I see where you coming from, but keep your chin up and move on.
In the nick of time
1. Just in time. At the precise moment. Just before it is too late. Because the ambulance arrived in the nick of time, the girl's life was... Read more →
In the red
The business is not profitable; it is losing money. During the crises many business in Milan were in the red.
In the black
The business is profitable; it earns more than it spends. Our business is really improving. We've been in the black all year.