Saturday, October 5, 2013

SOME IDIOMS WITH EXAMPLE SENTENCE
1. As easy as pie : Very easy.
"I thought you said this was a difficult problem. It isn't. In fact, it's as easy as pie."

2. At the eleventh hour : At the last minute; Almost too late.
"Yes, I got the work done in time. I finished it at the eleventh hour, but I wasn't late.

3. Blabbermouth: A very talkative person--especially one who says things that should be kept secret.
"Don't say anything to Bob unless you want the whole office to know. Bob's quite a blabbermouth."

4. Blow one's top: Become extremely angry.
A: "Was your father upset when you came home at 3 AM?"
B: "He was more than upset. He blew his top!"

5. Boom box: Portable cassette/CD player.
"Don't forget to bring your boom box to the picnic!"

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