Idioms 1
It's "raining cats and dogs"
It's raining really hard.
His "head is in the clouds"
He's daydreaming or not paying attention
He's a "couch potato"
He's lazy. He sits on the sofa and watches too much TV.
She's is "catching some Z's"
She is sleeping.
"Don't let the cat out of the bag"
Don't spoil the secrete or surprise.
She "has a green thumb"
She is good at making plants and flowers GROW.
Don't "throw in the towel"
Don't give up easily
"It goes in one ear and out the other"
He doesn't listen to what someone says.
He "got up on the wrong side of the bed"
He's in a bad mood. He is grumpy.
"I'm "all tied up"
I'm very busy.
He's blowing his own horn"
He's bragging about himself
She "put her foot in her mouth"
She said something inappropriate.
"hold your horses"
Be patient.
She's "pulling my leg"
She's teasing me.
I'm "all ears"
I'm paying close attention to what you are saying.
You need to "stay on your toes"
You need to pay close attention
She has "butterflies in her stomach"
She is feeling nervous.
He's "nuts about you"
He really likes you!
She is "down in the dumps"
She's feeling sad.
I feel like I'm "walking on air"
I'm happy.
He's "hitting the books"
He's studying very hard
"Zip your lips"
Don't talk so much. Be quiet.
He's "in hot water"
He's in trouble
It's "dirt cheap"
It's a bargain, inexpensive.
She has a "heart of gold"
She is a kind, caring person.