(idiom) a situation where someone goes from being poor to being rich
(idiom) a lot of rain, heavy rain
Example Sentence:
If you go to Vancouver in the winter it is always raining cats and dogs.
Oh no, it’s raining cats and dogs outside, and I forgot my umbrella!
(verb) to cause surprise or disapproval
Example Sentences:
Brother: I don’t think you should tell dad about your new boyfriend.
Sister: Why not?
Brother: Because you’re 20 and he’s 45. I think your relationship might raise eyebrows.
Sister: I don’t care! We’re in love!
The drunk employee’s actions at the party raised eyebrows. Now the boss wants to talk to him.
The sexy outfit that the beautiful woman is wearing is really raising eyebrows!
(idiom) to vomit a lot, to be very sick
Example Sentence:
On the weekend I got sick and ralphed!
A: Where is Thomas?
B: He is ralphing in the washroom because he drank too much tequila!
If I eat that fish I will ralph! I am allergic to fish!
(noun) someone who tells the authorities about the wrong or illegal actions of another.
Example Sentence:
Don’t tell the teacher that I cheated on the test, you rat.
I don’t want to be a rat, but I saw your girlfriend with another man last night.
(idiom) to tell someone in authority about the wrong or illegal actions of another.
Example Sentences:
My brother came home drunk so I ratted on him to my mother.
The ex-mobster ratted on his former gang mates when the police caught him.
(idiom) to tell someone in authority about the wrong or illegal actions of another.
Example Sentences:
My brother came home drunk so I ratted him out to my mother.
The ex-mobster ratted his former gang mates out when the police caught him.
(idiom) smell very badly
Example Sentences:
A: What reeks to high heaven in here?
B: I’m eating strong cheese.
I had to have a shower after the gym, because I reeked to high heaven.
Wayne’s house had been reeking to high heaven ever since his friend left some rotten food on the counter.
(idiom) to vomit a lot, to be very sick
Example Sentence:
On the weekend I got sick and retch!
A: Where is Thomas?
B: He is retching in the washroom because he drank too much tequila!
If I eat that fish I will retch! I am allergic to fish!
(verb) excite someone
Example Sentences:
This movie revs my engine! It’s awesome!
A: What are your new girlfriend’s hobbies?
B: Well, dancing at a nightclub really revs her engine. She loves it!
(adjective) excited and full of energy
Example Sentences:
I am revved to go on vacation in Ireland!
The soldiers were revved as they prepared to battle their enemies.
Media:
(verb) to deceive someone by sending them a link to a video by a mundane pop singer from the 1980s, instead of something worth watching
Example Sentences:
My best friend sent me a link to an awesome picture, but he fooled me. I was rick rolled!
You’ve been rick rolled!
http://www.YouGotRickRolled.com/
(noun) a very funny or entertaining person, movie, television show, or thing
Example Sentence:
Dane Cook is such a riot, I love his comedy!
You should watch the movie Knocked Up, it is such a riot. I couldn’t stop laughing!
The Office is one of the funniest shows on TV. It’s a riot!
(phrasal verb) to overcharge someone
Example Sentences:
Mike wants to charge her $500 for a website, but he doesn’t want to rip her off.
I bought this on eBay for $400, but it’s only supposed to be $250. The seller ripped me off.
I don’t like buying popcorn when I go to a movie, because the movie theatre people are always ripping you off.
(adjective) extremely drunk
Example Sentence:
You can’t drive home, you’re ripped.
If you keep getting ripped before work, you’re going to get fired!
The College students were ripped during their late-night party.
Media:
(noun) the most important member of a group
Example Sentences:
In my family, my mother is the rock. She is so strong and she always takes care of us.
Sarah’s boyfriend is her rock. He always supports her whenever there is a problem.
Media:
(adjective) disorderly and without rules
Example Sentences:
The rough-and-tumble hockey game was stopped after a player became injured.
A: How was your football match last night?
B: It was really rough-and-tumble. The referee didn’t call any penalties, so people started getting hurt!
A: Oh my!
From the News:
Rough and tumble series continues in New Jersey
Media:
(adjective) disorderly and without rules
Example Sentences:
The rough-and-tumble hockey game was stopped after a player became injured.
A: How was your football match last night?
B: It was really rough-and-tumble. The referee didn’t call any penalties, so people started getting hurt!
A: Oh my!
From the News:
Rough and tumble series continues in New Jersey
Media:
(noun) noisy and disorderly people
Example Sentences:
A large group of rowdies ruined the Fourth of July celebration by getting into a fight.
My neighbours kept me awake all night, because they were having a huge party. They are a bunch of rowdies!
From the News:
West End beach rowdies keep police busy
Media:
(noun) child
Example Sentences:
I have three rug rats at home.
A: What are you doing for your vacation?
B: I’m taking the rug rats to disneyland!
Media:
(phrasal verb) to meet someone by accident
Example Sentence:
I ran across an old friend from high school while I was walking downtown.
Did you run across any interesting people while you were traveling?
I keep running across my ex-girlfriends in this city!
(phrasal verb) to find something by accident
Example Sentence:
I ran across an old photo album while I was cleaning my house.
Did you run across any interesting things while you were traveling?
I keep running across my ex-girlfriends in this city!
(phrasal verb) to review
Example Sentence:
I’m sorry, I really don’t understand. Can we run over that idea again?
The students ran over their Algebra homework before the final exam.
I am always running over my English idioms, but I can never remember them!
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