Definition
To make a mistake or error
Drop the ball
When I get older, I'm going to play football professionally. That should make me a lot of money, and that's how I'll ____________.
Make a living
"Hey, Tony! Have you ever played La Campanella before?"
"No, but I'll try it out."
Give it a shot/Take a shot at it
Break Even
When the money you make from a business is equal to the money it costs to run the business.
To pay attention to very closely
Watch like a hawk
Maybe you like to stay up all night and read, but I love to go to bed at 7pm so that I can get plenty of rest and get some work done before the sun rises. I guess you could say that I'm an _________.
early bird
Get something off my chest
Elephant in the Room
An uncomfortable situation where there is something that everyone knows but that no one is talking about.
Hit close to home
I don't really like scary movies. There's usually some kind of monster that shows up and I end up screaming ______________.
at the top of my lungs
This week is going to be really busy. I've got skating on Monday, swimming on Tuesday, writing lessons on Wednesday, an event to organize on Thursday, and then a orchestra performance on Friday. However, after I finish the performance, I'll have nothing else left to do for the rest of the week.
Home free
Butterflies in your stomach
An uncomfortable feeling you get when you're nervous or anxious to do something in front of people.
A friend that is only your friend when everything is great
Fair-weather friend
After I finally learned how to play La Campanella, I was extremely excited and proud of myself. I felt like I was _____________ and that there was nothing I couldn't do.
On top of world
Flora is a good friend to me. We've known each other a long time and she's been there with me in all the good times as well as the bad times.
Through thick and thin
Make your mouth water
When either the sight or smell of some food is extremely appealing.
Someone who is really important
Big cheese
I've always been pretty good at a bunch of things, but I've never been amazing at any single one. I play the piano, work in finance, play tennis, and teach Korean. Some might call me a ___________, though I am a master of none.
Jack-of-all-trades
Whistle-blower