Go Bananas = to act crazy, to lose control of one’s self *IMPORTANT NOTE: this is not the same meaning as the fruit “bananas.” Ex: When I told my girlfriend I cheated on her, she “went bananas” and began hitting me. Ex: After winning the game, the crowd “went bananas,” and everyone cheered for the winning […]
Crack Up = to suddenly start laughing, laugh hard Who says this?: everyone Ex: I “cracked up” when I saw the bird poop on my friend’s head. Ex: I watched a comedy movie on TV, and I couldn’t stop “cracking up.”
Use Something Up = to finish the supply Ex: I “used up” all the blue paint so I need to buy more if I want to finish. Ex: My brother “used up” all the toilet paper. What am I going to do? Ex: The toothpaste is almost “used up.” I need to buy more […]
Get Back At Someone = retaliate, take revenge Ex: My brother “got back at me” for stealing his shirt, by stealing my shoes. Ex: To “get back at his ex-girlfriend” for sleeping with another guy, he decided to sleep with her best friend. .
Get Away With Something = do without being noticed or punished *It is usually used when someone does a crime without being caught, but it is also used in anything you do, that you don’t want others to see. Ex. John always “gets away with cheating on the math tests.” Ex: He shouldn’t “get away […]
Blow Up 1)Blow up = to explode Ex: The bomb will blow up soon. present tense- The bomb is “blowing up.” past tense- The bomb “blew up.” 2)Blow (something) up = to blow air into something. Ex. I will “blow up the balloon.” present tense- I’m “blowing up the balloon.” past […]
Grow Into/Out Of Something 1) grow into something = grow big enough to fit Ex: The bicycle is too big for him now, but he will “grow into it” by next year. Ex: This sweater is too big for my son, but he will “grow into it.” 2) Grow out […]
Ask Someone Out = Invite on a date Ex: I want to “ask her out.” I hope she says yes. Ex: John “asked Mary out” to dinner and a movie.
Give In/ Into = give up fighting or arguing, even though you don’t really want to. Ex. When I took my child to the store, he started crying “I want a toy.” I didn’t want to buy a toy, but I “gave in” and bought a toy so he would stop crying. Ex. He was […]