False friends
I’m so glad I changed jobs. My actual job is so much better than my previous one.
I’m so glad I changed jobs. My current job is so much better than my previous one.
like talking to a brick wall
We say that someone is like talking to a brick wall if they aren’t listening.
She has to redact a three-page essay about Napoleon Bonaparte.
She has to write a three-page essay about Napoleon Bonaparte.
out of one’s mind
Out of one’s mind means crazy.
Please don’t say vulgar things. This is a familiar restaurant and there are a lot of kids here.
Please don’t say vulgar things. This is a family restaurant and there are a lot of kids here.
hot head
A hot head is someone who gets angry easily.
Look at this prescription. I can’t read my doctor’s letter at all.
Look at this prescription. I can’t read my doctor’s handwriting at all.
tighten one’s belt
To tighten one’s belt means to spend less and have a lower standard of living.
What a nice guy. He’s so much fun to be around, and very sympathetic
What a nice guy. He’s so much fun to be around, and very friendly/nice.
on edge
Someone on edge is tense and nervous.