Hear on the grapevine
To hear a rumour about something or someone. I heard on the grapevine that Jane is about to get promoted. Has she told you anything?
Famous Idioms
Cut it out
Stop doing something unpleasant. Britney, that noise is really annoying. Cut it out!
Miss the boat
1. To miss an opportunity or good chance for something. She was sad for missing the boat when she was offered the position of a headmaster in a... Read more →
Be broke
Having no money at all. Greece is experiencing hard times these recent years. My cousin who lives in Athens asked me to send her some money, as... Read more →
Kill two birds with one stone
With just one single action you manage to accomplish two things at the same time or solve two different problems. Preparing for the ECCE exam... Read more →
On the ball
To be alert; or quick to understand and react to things. In spite of sleeping just four hours last night, I'm really on the ball today.
Bite off more than one can chew
To take a greater responsibility than what you can really manage. She agreed to organize the conference all alone, despite me suggesting her... Read more →
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 →