The Big Picture = the situation as a whole, the overall view, the entire perspective on an issue or situation Ex: We need to look at “the big picture” before we can focus on the specific smaller details. Ex: The government plans to stop making the penny (1 cent coin), but looking at “the bigger […]
Set the Record Straight = give the truth about an event that has been reported incorrectly Ex: Let me “set the record straight.” I never cheated despite what you may have heard. Ex: After she read the untrue story about herself on the internet, she knew she had to “set the record straight,” and tell […]
To Have Butterflies In Your Stomach = to feel nervous Ex: The show was about to begin, and the performer nervously walked around and said he was feeling “butterflies in his stomach.” Ex: “Having butterflies in your stomach” is a normal feeling before an important event like taking a test or giving a speech.
To Be In the Doghouse = (figuratively) when someone is mad at you (usually girlfriend or wife) Ex: John was “in the doghouse“ after he forgot his wedding anniversary. Ex: His girlfriend is very mad at him for skipping their date and going out with his friends, so now he’s “in the doghouse.”
Crybaby = someone who will cry or complain over the smallest things out of self pity Ex: He is such a “crybaby.” He whines and cries over nothing just to get attention. Ex: There are so many “crybabies” complaining the government doesn’t help them enough, when they should get a job and stop […]
No Shit = expression used when someone says something obvious *Used often to show annoyance or agreement. ** similar to duh, , however “no shit” is definitely more offensive because it uses the curse word shit ***Used often with the phrase “No shit, Sherlock.” or “No shit, Captain Obvious.” Ex: (Rain begins pouring down on […]
The Point = the important part of what you want to say. The purpose of something Ex: Stop talking about useless things and get to “the point.” Ex: What’s “the point” in learning algebra? I’m never going to use it in real life. Ex: I like spending time with you, and I’m always thinking about […]
It’s Not My First Rodeo = this is not my first time to do it, I’ve done it before Ex: Person #1: I didn’t know you knew how to cook. The food tasted great. Person #2: “This is not my first rodeo.” I’ve been cooking my whole life. Ex: She said she has never […]
Look What the Cat Dragged In = look who’s here Ex: “Look what the cat dragged in.” How are you, today? Ex: Hey, look here. “Look what the cat dragged in.”
It Is What It Is = there is nothing you can do to help or change the situation, so accept it Ex: We tried to win the game, but we lost. “It is what it is.” We can’t change it. We’ll try to to do better next time. Ex: I don’t want to go to […]