(idiom) with only a very small chance of success
Example Sentences:
A: How did you do on your medical school exam?
B: I got 51%
A: Do you think you will get into Harvard?
B: Only on a wing and a prayer.
The inexperienced baseball team was on a wing and a prayer as they prepared to play the defending champions.
From the News:
(idiom) used to be close to something, but not anymore
Example Sentences:
A: Do you and your father have a good relationship?
B: I was once close to him, but I’m not really anymore.
The countries of Canada and the USA were once close to each other, but are becoming less so in recent years.
Mark was once close to the church, but now he is no longer a believer.
Media:
(idiom) someone is not as tough or strong as they seem
Example Sentences:
A: That guy just challenged me to a fight!
B: Don’t worry, his bark is worse than his bite. He would never get into a fight!
A: Okay.
When I started my new job, my boss was always threatening to fire me. After a few weeks, I realized that her bark was worse than her bite, and that she would never fire me.
Media:
(idiom) one’s opinion
Example Sentences:
A: What do you think of global warming?
B: Well, if you want my two cents, I feel like people aren’t doing enough to stop it!
People don’t like Lisa very much because she is always giving her two cents, even if people aren’t asking for it.
Media:
(noun) a mind that is only focused on one topic
Example Sentences:
I have a one-track mind when it comes to shopping. It’s all I can think about!
When I was younger, I had a one-track mind about sports. Now I have a one-track mind about women!
(idiom) it is extremely quiet
Example Sentences:
After the terrible comedian finished his performance, you could hear a pin drop. Nobody was cheering!
Wilma and I were so happy when we moved out of the city and into the countryside. Our new house is so quiet, we can hear a pin drop!
(idiom) to have an advantage over someone, to be better than someone
(idiom) someone is paying
Example Sentences:
Thank you for celebrating my birthday everyone. Drinks are on me!
A: Do you want to go out for dinner with my family and I?
B: Where are you going?
A: We’re going to Le Steak!
B: It’s too expensive for me.
A: It’s okay! Dinner is on my dad!
B: I’ll meet you there!
(idiom) to be very excited and nervous about something
Example Sentence:
I am on pins and needles waiting for the new Britney Spears album to come out. I can’t wait!
(idiom) a change of opinion after thinking about something again
Example sentence:
Mom: Do you want some more dinner?
Son: No thank you.
Mom: Are you sure, you still look hungry?
Son: Well, on second thought, yes I will have some more!
(idiom) about to experience something negative
Example Sentences:
The US economy is on the brink of a recession.
My son is on the brink of getting forced to leave his university because his grades are bad.
The criminal is on the brink of getting sent to jail, because he has committed many crimes.
Certain species of whales are on the brink of extinction because of whaling.
Media:
CNBC News – On The Brink
….on the brink of bankruptcy….
(idiom) to be unable to make a difficult decision about two or more possibilities
(idiom) getting better after being sick
Example Sentences:
Son: How are you feeling, mom? Do you still have a cold?
Mom: I think I am on the mend. I still have a cold, but I feel like I am a lot better.
After a long illness, Samuel is finally on the mend.
(idiom) a relationship is facing much difficulty, is almost over
Example Sentences:
My marriage is on the rocks because my wife and I don’t get along anymore.
My best friend was really rude to me, and now our friendship is on the rocks.
(idiom) when a drink is served with ice
Example Sentences:
Customer: I’d like a Whiskey, please.
Bartender: Would you like that on the rocks?
Customer: Yes please.
I’ll have a Gin and Tonic on the rocks please.
(idiom) about to experience something positive
Example Sentences:
My son has just graduated from law school, and has three places offering him jobs. He is on the verge of success!
The team is on the verge of winning the championship if they win tonight’s game!
From the News:
Media:
ESPN2 – on the verge of
“….on the verge of having three different players….
(verb) create an opportunity for
Example Sentences:
Traveling opens the door to new experiences.
My father opened the door to me being a singer instead of a lawyer.
Lindsay’s hard work is opening the door to studying at many different universities or colleges!
(idiom) without warning
Example Sentences:
I was sitting at home, reading the newspaper, when out of nowhere my best friend from high-school called. I haven’t talked to her in 20 years!
Out of nowhere, the policeman ran into our office and began to chase the criminal.
(idiom) without warning
Example Sentences:
I was sitting at home, reading the newspaper, when out of the blue my best friend from high-school called. I haven’t talked to her in 20 years!
Out of the blue, the policeman ran into our office and began to chase the criminal.
(proverb) to go from a situation that is bad, to one that is worse
(idiom) something is too difficult or complicated for someone to understand
Example Sentences:
A: Do you ever wonder if God is real?
B: That stuff is so over my head that I never try to think about it.
Before the Olympics, Angelina tried to learn how to speak Chinese. Unfortunately, it was over her head, and she quit after only 3 weeks.
A: What do you think of the new professor?
B: His teaching style is way over my head. I can’t understand what he’s talking about.
Media:
(adjective) old and no longer in the best part of your life
Example Sentence:
Once you turn 50, you are over the hill. The rest of your life will be terrible.
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