Idioms
After deleting the entire presentation, Maya had to go back to square one.
Maya had to start the presentation over from the beginning.
Finals week is a marathon.
Finals week requires sustained effort and endurance over a long period.
I have told you a million times to charge your laptop.
The speaker has repeated the reminder many times and feels frustrated.
Great timing, she said when her friend arrived thirty minutes late.
She means the timing was bad and feels annoyed about the late arrival.
The interview was a breeze after all my practice.
The interview felt easy because the speaker prepared well.
I sent Jordan the information, so the ball is in his court now.
Jordan must make the next decision or take the next action.
Her voice was velvet during the performance.
Her voice sounded smooth, soft, and pleasant.
This backpack weighs a ton.
The backpack feels extremely heavy.
Nice job keeping the kitchen clean, Dad said as he looked at the pile of dishes.
Dad means the kitchen is messy and the person did not keep it clean.
We cut corners on the rehearsal, and the performance showed it.
They rushed or skipped important preparation, which lowered the quality.
The group needs to get on the same page before starting the project.
The group needs to agree and share the same understanding.
That rumor became a wildfire at school.
The rumor spread very quickly among many people.
The line for graduation tickets was endless.
The line was very long and seemed to move slowly.
Perfect weather for a picnic, he said as heavy rain began.
He means the weather is terrible for a picnic.
When the first plan failed, the team changed course.
The team chose a different plan or direction.
When the teacher asked who caused the problem, Eli threw his partner under the bus.
Eli blamed or betrayed his partner to protect himself.
My inbox is a disaster zone this morning.
The inbox is extremely crowded, disorganized, or difficult to manage.
I’m drowning in assignments this week.
The speaker has too many assignments and feels overwhelmed.
That was helpful, she said after her partner ignored every question.
She means her partner was not helpful.
The counselor’s advice planted a seed in my mind.
The advice introduced an idea that may grow or influence future thinking.
The joke upset everyone. Marcus should have read the room.
Marcus should have noticed the group’s mood and changed his behavior.
His apology was a bridge between the two friends.
His apology helped repair their relationship and reconnect them.
That test took forever.
The test felt as if it took a very long time.
I just love getting homework over break, the student said.
The student dislikes receiving homework during break.
After the argument, there was an elephant in the room.
An obvious, uncomfortable problem existed, but nobody wanted to discuss it.