Example Sentence:

When you wear that dress, you are a 10!

My new girlfriend is a 10, you should meet her.

Media:

Similar Idioms:

1. butterface (noun) (slang) a woman who has a sexy body but...
2. dress down (phrasal verb) to scold or criticize someone strongly Example Sentences:...
3. fine (adjective) sexy, good looking Example Sentence: When you wear that...

Example Sentences:

A: Did you have a good time studying English in Vancouver?
B: Yeah, I was there for six months, but it was a blur!

Our afternoon was a blur because we were having so much fun!

Media:

Similar Idioms:

1. jump at the chance (verb) to accept something eagerly Example Sentence: A: Are you...

Example Sentences:

The 5 year-old boy was like a bull in a china shop when he visited his grandmother. He caused a lot of damage by knocking over and breaking a lot of her expensive things.

After Shawn got drunk, he was acting like a bull in a china shop. We got kicked out of the pub because he broke all of our glasses!

Media:

Similar Idioms:

1. all thumbs (adjective) clumsy, careless, awkward Example Sentences: I’m all thumbs when...
2. butterfingers (noun) a clumsy person, a careless person Example Sentences: The...
3. grab the bull by the horns (proverb) deal strongly with a difficult situation Example Sentences: A:...

Example Sentences:

Rude people in New York City are a dime a dozen. Everywhere you go, there are rude people!

A: Do you like my new car? It’s a Honda Civic.
B: Um, it’s alright. It’s a dime a dozen, though. Everyone has one.
A: I hate you.

English teachers in Korea are a dime a dozen. There are so many English speakers here!

Media:

Similar Idioms:

1. baker’s dozen (noun) thirteen Example Sentences: A: How many donuts should I...

Example Sentences:

I couldn’t finish my meal, so I took it home in a doggie bag.

Waiter: Are you finished with your meal?
Customer: Yes, I cannot eat any more! Thank you!
Waiter: Would you like a doggie bag?
Customer: Yes, please.

Media and Links:

The doggie bag diva -- Queen of leftover cuisine

Similar Idioms:

1. check a bag to give a bag to the airline to put in...
2. d-bag (noun) (slang) a terrible man, a man who acts in...
3. entree main course...

Example Sentences:

When Markus paid $10 on his credit card bill, it was a drop in the ocean compared to his $25,000 debt.

It’s only a drop in the ocean.

From the Blogs:

Don’t worry, it’s only a drop in the ocean

Media:

Similar Idioms:

1. drop someone a line (verb) make or keep in contact with someone Example Sentence:...
2. max one’s credit card to use your credit card until it reaches its limit...
3. one can hear a pin drop (idiom) it is extremely quiet Example Sentences: After the terrible...

Example Sentences:

When Richmond won $50,000.00 on the lottery, he bought a lot of clothes, shoes and gifts for his friends. After 5 months he had spent all of his money, because a fool and his money are easily parted.

A: Congratulations on your promotion!
B: Thank you!
A: Did you get a big pay increase?
B: I did!
A: What will you do with it?
B: I already spent it on a new car! I bought a Porche!
A: A fool and his money are easily parted.

From the Blogs:

A fool and his money…..

Media:

Similar Idioms:

1. fool around (phrasal verb) to do silly things, to have fun, to...
2. fool around-2 (phrasal verb) hug and kiss, be passionate Example Sentences: The...
3. have big shoes to fill (idiom) to have to meet high expectations about something that...

Example Sentence:

All of my studying will amount to a hill of beans if I fail the test!

A: Is your car worth a lot?
B: It’s worth a hill of beans since my car accident.

Media:

Click to hear a native speaker pronounce at Forvo.com

Similar Idioms:

1. a picture paints a thousand words (proverb) pictures describe things much more easily than words do...
2. all nighter (noun) an event that continues for a whole night Example...
3. as cool as a cucumber (adjective) relaxed and confident Example Sentence: On my first day...

Son: I want dad to go skydiving with me.
Mom: Why?
Son: It is fun, and I want him to experience something new.
Mom: Oh, son, a leopard can’t change its spots. Your father has never gone skydiving before. He’s not going to start now!

Wife: Would you like a cup of coffee?
Husband: I only like tea.
Wife: But I like coffee. Couldn’t you just try to like coffee?
Husband: I prefer tea. A leopard can’t change its spots.
Wife: I want a divorce.

From the Blogs:

A leopard can’t change its spots, and neither can an ugly duckling

Media:

Similar Idioms:

1. beauty is only skin deep (proverb) physical beauty is unimportant Example Sentences: A: Her new...
2. change of heart (noun) a complete change of opinion or decision to the...
3. change of pace (idiom) a change from one type of activity to another,...

Example Sentences:

You shouldn’t spend so much money on beer and partying, instead you should save up to take a vacation. After all, a penny saved is a penny earned.

A penny saved is a penny earned. It would be a great idea to open a savings account for University.

From the Blogs:

Taste the Goode Life: A penny saved is a penny earned

Media:

Similar Idioms:

1. acquired taste (idiom) something that you begin to like after trying it...
2. give someone a taste of one’s own medicine (idiom) use the same methods as your enemy Example Sentences:...
3. half-baked idea (noun) an idea that is very unlikely or unrealistic Example...