Idioms: Life & Actions
To spend a large, often extravagant amount of money on a luxury or treat.
splurge
An event, message, or surprise that occurs completely randomly, unexpectedly, and without any warning.
out of the blue
To fail to support someone, or to disappoint them by failing to meet their expectations.
let down
To engage in frivolous, playful, or deeply irresponsible behavior instead of focusing on serious tasks.
fool around
To register your arrival at a hotel, or to deeply investigate a suspicious scenario.
check into
To exert oneself to the absolute maximum, or to move at a dangerously high speed to get something done.
break one's neck
Various miscellaneous items, small remnants, or stray pieces of business left over from a larger project.
odds and ends
To decrease in price, or to sink beneath the surface; it can also mean to be remembered by history.
go down
To deceive someone by using a clever ruse so they unwittingly perform an action they didn't intend to.
trick into
To distribute something to a group of people, or to finally stop resisting an argument and surrender.
give in
A nickname for an exceptionally zealous, enthusiastic, or overly hardworking person.
eager beaver
A state of extreme, anxious suspense or nervous anticipation while waiting for highly important news.
on pins and needles
To physically lift something up, to collect a passenger, or to casually learn a new skill without formal training.
pick up
To deliberately prevent someone or something from getting physically close to a specific area.
keep away
Food remaining unconsumed at the conclusion of a meal, often saved in containers for the following day.
leftovers
As a verb, it means to bring your own pre-prepared lunch from home to work or school.
brown bag
To earn just enough money to pay for basic structural living expenses, like rent and food.
make ends meet
To insult or degrade someone, or to write down a piece of information on paper.
put down
To resolve a confusing misunderstanding, tidy a messy room, or correct someone's bad behavior.
straighten out
To completely exhaust a supply of something until there is absolutely none left, like milk or patience.
run out of
Slang meaning to abruptly abandon a person, a failing situation, or an agreement when things get difficult.
bail on out
To look to someone or something for crucial assistance, advice, or comfort during a time of struggle.
turn to
To maintain a high level of performance, or to stay updated on current events at the exact same pace.
keep up
To assume total control or dominance over a business, a country, or a specific task from someone else.
take over
To invent a fictional story or excuse, or to reconcile and become friendly again after a major argument.
make up