More Idioms of the Day

More Idioms of the Day

Quizlet: More Idioms of the Day 2A

down to earth - having good sense, practical

My girlfriend is friendly and sensible. She's very down to earth.

sore loser - a person who gets angry when he loses

That little girl is a sore loser. She cries every time she doesn't win.

make a dent in it - make progress

I have a lot of work to do, but I made a dent in it last night.

in black and white - in writing
The salesman said that he would give me a five year warranty on my purchase. I told him to put it in black and white.

get off on the wrong foot - make a bad start at something

Having a fight with a co-worker on my first day of work was not a good idea. I got off on the wrong foot.

bit off more than one can chew - trying to do more than one can physically and mentally handle
I told her I would help her in her new job, but it seems that's all I've been doing lately. I think I bit off more than I could chew.

feather in one's cap - proud achievement
His speech went well at the corporate meeting. It was a feather in his cap.

get something off one's chest - unburden yourself, tell what's bothering you
I feel better ever since I told him my problem and got it off my chest.

hang in there - be patient, wait; it will eventually pay off
I know you want to quit school, but hang in there. You only have four more weeks before your graduation.