Put Up With = to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasant Ex: I don’t know why I continue to “put up with” her lying. I need to be stronger and make her tell me the truth. Ex: I can “put up with” a few dirty […]
Pig Out = to eat as much as you can, gorge oneself, eat like a pig Ex: The food at the party was free, so I “pigged out,” and ate as much as I could. Ex: On Thanksgiving Day, I skip breakfast, so I have enough room in my stomach to “pig out” on turkey […]
Give Someone a Hard Time = purposely make a situation difficult for someone Ex: Last week, I came home an hour late and my wife has been “giving me a hard time” about it ever since. Ex: The bully always “gives the new student a hard time” by pushing them and calling them mean names.
Hit It Off (with someone) = easily become friends with someone Ex: As soon as he said he loved American football, I knew we would “hit it off” and become friends because I also love football. Ex: Jenny and Matt “hit it off” almost immediately when they met, and they got married a month later.
Knock Out (work) = to quickly finish work Ex: I “knocked out” my assignments before class tomorrow. Ex: Tomorrow is the last day, so we have to “knock out” as much work as we can today. Who says it?: Everyone
See Stars = slightly lose consciousness/ awareness after being hit in the head Ex: After taking the hard hit in the head, I was “seeing stars.” Ex: Sometimes when I played American football I would get hit hard, and I would become dizzy and “seeing stars.” Who says it?: Everyone
Knock Out/ Be Knocked Out to knock someone out = to make someone unconscious to be knocked out = to become unconscious Ex: During the boxing match, the boxer “knocked out” the other boxer. Ex: The car crash “knocked me out,” and I woke up in the hospital. Who says it?: Everyone
Tie Up Loose Ends = take care of unfinished business, finish things you started before Ex: Before I go on vacation, I have to “tie up some loose ends,” so I don’t have to worry about anything while I’m gone. Ex: I’ve been putting off finishing many projects, but now is the time to “tie up […]
Go Nuts = 1) act crazy, become frustrated 2) do what you want, take what you want Ex: After their team won the championship, all the fans “went nuts,” and ran on the field. Ex: This restaurant has a buffet, so you can eat all you want. So “go nuts.” Ex: I hate this […]
Get Something Off One’s Chest = to say something that you have been worrying about, or wanted to say Ex: I have to “get something off my chest.” Luke, I’m your father. Ex: If you need someone to talk to, or “get something off your chest,” I’m always here for you.