50 Most Useful Idioms | Compilation
Summary
TLDRThis script revolves around various idioms and phrases used in casual conversations. It explores the meanings and contexts of expressions like 'call the shots,' 'out of touch,' 'steer clear,' 'pull out all the stops,' and many more. The dialogue showcases how these idioms are employed to convey specific nuances, emotions, or situations. Through witty exchanges and relatable scenarios, the script delves into the intricacies of idiomatic language, offering insights into their origins and appropriate usage in everyday speech.
Takeaways
- 😎 The script covers various idiomatic English expressions and their meanings, providing examples for each.
- 🔑 It explains the meaning and usage of phrases like 'call the shots', 'out of touch', 'steer clear', 'pull out all the stops', and many more.
- 🌐 The expressions cover a wide range of situations and contexts, from relationships and work to casual conversations.
- 📖 The examples given help illustrate the appropriate usage of the expressions in real-life scenarios.
- 🎭 The script is likely an excerpt from a language learning resource, teaching common English idioms and phrases.
- 💬 The examples are presented in the form of dialogue, making it easier to understand the context and usage.
- 🌟 The script highlights the importance of understanding idiomatic expressions for effective communication in English.
- 🤔 Some expressions, like 'play chicken' and 'birds and the bees', have more specific or informal connotations explained.
- 🧠 Overall, the script serves as a useful resource for learning and understanding commonly used English idioms and phrases.
- 🌈 The diversity of expressions covered in the script reflects the richness and complexity of the English language.
Q & A
What does 'call the shots' mean in the context provided?
-To 'call the shots' means to be the person who controls or organizes a situation, effectively being the one in charge, as illustrated by the dialogue where a father asserts his authority over his children.
Can you explain the term 'out of touch' as used in the script?
-The term 'out of touch' is used to describe someone who is not aware of or not knowing what is happening, how certain people feel, etc. It implies a disconnect or lack of communication with others or with current trends.
What does the phrase 'steer clear' suggest about someone's intention?
-The phrase 'steer clear' suggests that someone intends to avoid a person or situation that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems, as evidenced by the example of avoiding Utah due to its conservative nature.
What does 'pull out all the stops' mean according to the script?
-To 'pull out all the stops' means to do everything possible to make something successful, using every available resource or effort, as shown in the example of making elaborate preparations for a special occasion.
How is 'have a spine' used to describe a person's character in the script?
-The phrase 'have a spine' is used to describe someone who possesses a quality or trait that forms a principal strength, suggesting courage or firmness in one's convictions, as opposed to being weak-willed or easily swayed.
What does 'push someone's buttons' mean in the dialogues?
-To 'push someone's buttons' means to provoke a reaction in someone or cause a strong reaction or emotion, often deliberately, through knowing what topics or actions will elicit a response.
How is the concept of 'play it by ear' illustrated in the script?
-The concept of 'play it by ear' is illustrated by deciding how to deal with a situation as it develops rather than acting according to plans made earlier, showing flexibility and adaptability in response to changing circumstances.
What does the expression 'in my wheelhouse' imply about a person's abilities?
-The expression 'in my wheelhouse' implies that something is within a person's area of expertise or skill set, indicating that they are particularly well-suited to handle it due to their capabilities or interests.
Can you explain the use of 'be on a roll' from the examples provided?
-To 'be on a roll' means to be experiencing a period of success or good luck, without any setbacks, as demonstrated by individuals achieving consecutive successes or making significant progress in their endeavors.
What does 'take your mind off' something mean as used in the script?
-To 'take your mind off' something means to distract oneself from worrying or thinking about a problem or pain, often by engaging in or thinking about something else that requires one's full attention.
Outlines
🔊 Common Phrases and Idioms in Conversation
This paragraph provides examples of common phrases and idioms used in everyday conversations, demonstrating their meanings through various scenarios. Examples include 'call the shots', indicating someone in control; 'out of touch', describing someone unaware of current situations; 'steer clear', advising to avoid unpleasant or dangerous situations; and 'pull out all the stops', meaning to do everything possible for success. Each idiom is illustrated with a scenario that brings the expression to life, enhancing understanding of how these phrases function within the context of dialogue.
🗣 Interpersonal Dynamics and Reactions
This paragraph explores different expressions related to interpersonal interactions and reactions, such as 'push someone's buttons' for provoking a reaction, 'play it by ear' for dealing with situations as they develop, and 'something stinks' for poor quality or performance. It further delves into expressions like 'bent out of shape' for being upset, 'come clean' for honesty, and 'rub someone the wrong way' for annoyance. These expressions are contextualized within dialogues, showcasing the complexity of human emotions and the nuanced ways language captures these dynamics.
🎭 Expressions Reflecting Perception and Behavior
The paragraph illustrates various expressions that reflect on perception and behavior. It covers 'on the nose' for something overly literal or obvious, 'funny business' for unacceptable behavior, and 'beat around the bush' for avoiding the main topic. Additionally, it includes 'play chicken' for engaging in a dangerous challenge to determine bravery, and 'know by heart' for memorizing something thoroughly. Through dialogues, these idioms demonstrate how language encapsulates human tendencies to perceive, act, and react in specific situations.
🌟 Success, Effort, and Emotional States
This section delves into expressions related to success, effort, and emotional states, such as 'be on a roll' for experiencing success, 'cool your jets' for calming down, and 'taste of own medicine' for experiencing the negative actions one has subjected others to. It also discusses 'be no picnic' for challenging situations, 'out of the woods' for escaping danger, and 'make the cut' for achieving a required standard. Through various scenarios, these expressions are showcased in action, reflecting on the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of life.
🔄 Preparation, Persistence, and Taking Action
This paragraph focuses on expressions about preparation, persistence, and taking action. It includes 'get your ducks in a row' for organization, 'take a hike' as a directive to leave, and 'knock yourself out' for giving someone the go-ahead. Other idioms like 'play hard ball' for tough negotiations, 'hand over fist' for making money quickly, and 'get a word in edgewise' for managing to speak in a conversation dominate this narrative. These expressions, through vivid scenarios, encapsulate the essence of being proactive and determined in various aspects of life.
🏊♂️ Overcoming Challenges and Life Strategies
This paragraph addresses expressions related to overcoming challenges and strategic approaches to life. It discusses being 'in over your head' for situations beyond one's ability, 'living hand to mouth' for barely meeting basic needs, and 'silver lining' for finding positives in negative situations. Additionally, it covers 'the apple of my eye' for someone dearly loved, 'take your mind off' for distraction from problems, and 'go all out' for giving one's best effort. These idioms, illustrated through scenarios, reflect the adaptive and coping mechanisms people employ in navigating life's hurdles.
🚀 Decision Making, Enjoyment, and Communication
This paragraph explores themes of decision making, enjoyment, and effective communication through expressions like 'sleep on it' for delaying decisions, 'play hookie' for skipping responsibilities for fun, and 'go steady' for a serious romantic relationship. It also touches on 'keep someone posted' for updating on changes, and 'the third wheel' for feeling out of place in a couple's dynamic. Through engaging scenarios, these expressions highlight the nuances of human interactions, the joy of spontaneity, and the importance of clear communication.
💪 Courage, Honesty, and Personal Growth
In this concluding paragraph, expressions focusing on courage, honesty, and personal growth are discussed. 'Put oneself out there' for vulnerability, 'strap on a pair' for bravery, and 'birds and the beasts' for discussing sensitive topics illustrate the challenges and risks associated with personal development and honesty. The idiom 'wrapped up in something' for intense involvement and 'call it a day' for deciding to stop an activity encapsulate the journey of self-discovery and the wisdom in knowing when to pause. Through these dialogues, the narrative emphasizes the importance of courage and authenticity in personal growth and relationships.
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Keywords
💡Call the shots
💡Out of touch
💡Steer clear
💡Pull out all the stops
💡Have a spine
💡Push someone's buttons
💡Play it by ear
💡On the nose
💡Beat around the bush
💡Silver lining
Highlights
call the shots to be the person who, controls or organizes a situation to be, the person in, charge
out of touch to be in a state of, not knowing what is happening how, certain people feel Etc not, communicating with each, other
steer clear to avoid someone or, something that seems unpleasant, dangerous or likely to cause, problems
pull out all the stops to do, everything you can to make some, something successful to make every, possible, effort
have a spine to have a quality or, trait that forms a principal strength to, do, something
push someone's buttons to provoke, a reaction in someone to cause a strong, reaction or emotion in someone, informal
play bye to do something without, special, preparation to decide how to deal with a, situation as it develops rather than, acting according to plans made, earlier
something or someone is stinks to, be extremely bad in quality or in, someone's, performance
Bend out of shape used to refer to how, upset or angry someone is about, something that's bothering, them
come clean to be completely, honest to keep nothing hidden to tell, the truth about something that you have, been keeping Secret
the wrong way to do or say things, that annoy irritate or make someone, angry especially without, intention
on the knows means it's, unimaginative or over, literal it's too obvious expected, unsettle or overly and clumsily, direct
funny business unacceptable, Behavior or activity used to say don't, do anything dishonest or not expected, let's be serious, here
not to, worry beat around the bush to avoid, talking about the main topic not, speaking directly to avoid the important, Point
play chicken to play dangerous, games in order to discover who is the, bravest
Transcripts
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call the shots to be the person who
controls or organizes a situation to be
the person in
charge examples I would really like it
if you would clean your bathroom but my
movie why do we have to do it now
because Claire says
so because I say so and because I'm your
dad and I'm older than
you and I call the shots around here
right yes you do this is so
unfair what is the matter with you do do
you want to fall into the Trap do you
want to fall into the Trap you did not
drop any
socks I just ran into Dave and he told
me you blew him off I mean you listen to
me now I'm calling the shots I said you
leave Ross alone and go get Dave Pam is
constantly throwing up because of the
pregnancy if she eats something the
fetus doesn't like she is screwed it's
amazing a 3 oz fetus is calling the
shots out of touch to be in a state of
not knowing what is happening how
certain people feel Etc not
communicating with each
other examples it could be a computer
glitch someone hacked her account I just
think we should stay calm until we know
the story honey I cannot get on a plane
for 4 hours and be out of touch and not
know what
happened why are you doing this to me I
went out of my way to help you people oh
my God you are so out of touch do you
really think a hot stone massage is
going to solve my problems let me tell
you about a little Innovation called
Netflix you'll never miss another movie
again really hand of God you pick a film
on your computer 3 days later there's a
disc in your mailbox you got to stay up
with technology Marty wow thanks can you
believe he doesn't know about streaming
if I ever get that out of touch kill
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me
steer clear to avoid someone or
something that seems unpleasant
dangerous or likely to cause
problems examples it's in Salt Lake City
have you ever been to Salt Lake City no
I try to steer clear of Utah it's a
little too conservative for me okay if
you'll excuse me I'm I'm going to go
hang out with some people who don't know
the Space Mountain story then I'd steer
clear a
Phoebe
man hey Big Tuna you're single right mhm
yeah I
am pretty hot
huh she's completely
crazy steer clear Big
Tuna head for open
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Waters pull out all the stops to do
everything you can to make some
something successful to make every
possible
effort examples we have relatives I
don't know about it's always a
possibility your mother wanted to pull
out all the stops is here so this is
about uh denial I pulled out all the
stops private jet balderama suite at the
Bellagio Stakes at boa maybe if you
follow this Trail you'll see why oh rose
pedals yes the most beautiful and
shockingly expensive of all the
flowers you made the bed you really are
pulling out all the
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stops have a spine to have a quality or
trait that forms a principal strength to
do
something examples Phil this is a nice
car and it's half the price of a new car
if you don't buy it I will what would
Claire
say you know what maybe we should find
you something a little more lumbar
support yeah you know what you're not
having a spine and all I have a spine do
you have a spine I have a spine I owe a
particularly big apology to my producer
Charlie
black who was tested positive for Co
himself but he's a fighter who most
definitely has a
spine one of the best spines out there
officially I was first pathetic pathetic
people always make you do things you
don't want to do Emma it's like you
don't have a spine oh wait that's right
you don't have a
spine push someone's buttons to provoke
a reaction in someone to cause a strong
reaction or emotion in someone
informal examples look at that fabulous
plasma television my ex-husband who
never supported my career would love to
watch the Vikings never win a Super Bowl
in franchise history on that thing how
dare you don't let her push your
buttons
wait I don't care about
football this kid is pushing my
buttons Winston he's just a little boy
relax there's Wilson I'll go make him
mad when he attacks me you film it then
afterwards I'll meet up in the bathroom
okay great what are you going to do to
get him angry well I don't know him so
I'm not sure what buttons to push but
I'm sure if I try enough things
something will set him
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off play bye to do something without
special
preparation to decide how to deal with a
situation as it develops rather than
acting according to plans made
earlier examples I was simply asking
when you were planning to leave there
was no agenda behind the
question oh I I don't
know why don't we play it by
ear yes
let's are you going to help me or not
we'll go see Carlos tomorrow I'll turn
him around for you really what are you
going to say play it by ear I don't want
to sound too
overed we should reconvene again and
talk about this the state of our Union
and whatnot sometime soon H let's play
it by you okay we
will something or someone is stinks to
be extremely bad in quality or in
someone's
performance examples don't give up Jay
self-doubt is part of the process you
can't be a good riter without being
critical of your own
work huh what I'm racking my brain for a
compliment here I know it stinks and
your mom's going to rub it but my face
pretty good okay there was water
everywhere it was such a mess that
stinks how long are you out of the
apartment about 5 weeks did you lose
anything valuable well the pipe was over
my closet so all my clothes are gone oh
so nothing
great I just wanted you to tell me that
marriage really isn't that big a deal
you know that I won't I won't be missing
out on anything that marriage
stinks yeah Mar
stinks
Bend out of shape used to refer to how
upset or angry someone is about
something that's bothering
them
examples what's going on with him no
he's all bent out of shape about having
a roommate agreement meeting apparently
perfect attendance isn't cool
anymore I know what's going on her
you're B out of shape cuz your mom's
having another baby no I'm not it's okay
nothing to be ashamed of in fact I know
exactly how you feel whoo I don't need a
roommate either okay I can afford to
live here by myself you know I may have
to bring in somebody once a week to lick
the
silverware what are you getting so bent
out of shape for huh it's not like we
agreed to live together
forever come clean to be completely
honest to keep nothing hidden to tell
the truth about something that you have
been keeping Secret examples look Andy
it doesn't matter the truth is I just
feel terrible lying to you I feel
terrible getting lied
too no one's ever lied to me
before okay I think the best thing to do
right now is just come clean and tell
everybody the only thing I'm planning is
getting my work done sure you are come
clean or we'll tell everybody about your
mistress I don't have a mistress you
don't but you're so good-look what's the
point I'll give you one last chance to
come clean just tell me what happened
well either you break it off with Ronnie
I can't do that and you got to come
clean with ma this is not right yeah but
this I don't want to hear it now go to
my
room R the wrong way to do or say things
that annoy irritate or make someone
angry especially without
intention
examples okay Dad why don't you settle
in we don't have any plans until dinner
tonight with Jane Gloria I don't like
that guy what that's you like everybody
not Jay guy rubs me the wrong way every
time I try to do something nice he makes
his cranky face like I need to make
Nelly see me as a leader today first
impressions get locked in Forever when I
first met Pam she said something that
slightly rubbed me the wrong way since
then I've loved working with Pam and
she's frankly wonderful but I hate
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her on the knows means it's
unimaginative or over
literal it's too obvious expected
unsettle or overly and clumsily
direct
examples great work out there I'm
getting you a donut you earned it donut
isn't that a little on the nose and a
lot on the belly ah
Blitz we enter the
dungeon you see a
dragon really so we're playing Dungeons
and Dragons and we walk into a a dungeon
and see a
dragon not a little on the nose Here
sign mine too I'll put it next to that
frame picture I have of you and Donald
Trump when he was a
liberal well enough about me who's
playing me in your movie huh not Brad
Pit it's too on the
nose funny business unacceptable
Behavior or activity used to say don't
do anything dishonest or not expected
let's be serious
here
examples you know if you want to save
money you could you could always skip
the motel and stay in my
place I don't think so no I promise no
no funny business I mean I think it's
time
Becca for what time you stopped this
funny business and went back to school
no I'm not doing that what are you doing
I'm living the life of an artist
oh oh lower back you uh you do a lot of
lifting yes hey oh why don't you sit
down let me take a look at it what I'm a
chiropractor okay but no funny
business not to
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worry beat around the bush to avoid
talking about the main topic not
speaking directly to avoid the important
Point examples your sentence structure
was impressive and your theory was not
without succeeding in avoiding
success well Sheldon uh you don't need
to beat around the bush We Men of
science uh just give it to me straight
the masses for your neutrinos are
impossible uh well you know I I don't
want to beat around the bush so what I'd
like to propose he's proposing so
oh oh sorry
sorry uh yes so your project is more
important than mine well seeing as your
project is to sabotage my project yes
don't beat around the bush Leonard if
you don't want me here just say the word
and I'll
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leave play chicken to play dangerous
games in order to discover who is the
bravest examples me your office tomorrow
at 10: make it 9:00 and at the
clinic Mike what are you doing PL
chicken with this guy he's ready to
settle you know what I'm doing I'm not
playing chicken anymore if she wants to
cancel the wedding I'll take the deposit
out of her inheritance he said the
wedding's off fine 8 months
jail 4 months probation wait what
happened to six you're annoying me you
can't play chicken with me I invented
chicken well hello Phil to what do I owe
this pleasure cut the crap you want to
play Chicken Chicken's my middle
name know by heart learned in such a way
that you can repeat it from memory if
you know something such as a poem by
heart you have learned it so well that
you can remember it without having to
read it
examples oh you know his number by heart
this has nothing to do with my heart
it's business I broke up with him him
it's like you don't know that I broke up
with
him thanks constant you know it not by
heart you I'm not a nerd
nerd when's my birthday excuse me you
heard
me what's that got to do with anything
you don't know your mother's
birthday well not by heart Charly why
she changes it all the time just the
year not the day
in my wheelhouse an area that someone is
interested in or skilled at in someone's
comfort zone examples look Chris uh I'm
very flattered you thought of me for
this amazing opportunity but I don't
really know if this gig is in my
wheelhouse I tend to work best with
young attractive people Tom I have made
you a project
leader oh here she is I'll do the
talking it's kind of in my wheelhouse
you have a wheelhouse and we're living
in in this dump that's amazing and you
gave me the robes to give it in thank
you yeah now about those uh they came
from a costume shop and all they had
left was sexy graduate so
they this might be a little
short short and sexy that's my
wheelhouse be out of Swords to be in an
annoyed irritable or unhappy mood also
means that someone's poor Spirits result
from feeling slightly
oh
examples hi hey I was just calling you
here this is a prescription for Denise
dogen oh my God I'm sorry so out of
sorts here Porter's Grill at 7:00 hey
y'all listen upstairs in the kitchen is
there um one of those uh you know things
that uh wait what were you asking me
pammer are you okay oh honey you look
exhausted the baby didn't sleep again
last night I'll tell you I haven't been
this out of sorts since that twister
lifted up our house told you hey
pH
fine bab what's the matter nothing I'm
sorry I'm just I'm out of
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sorts hung up on someone or something to
be extremely interested in or worried a
particular subject and spend an
unreasonably large amount of time
thinking about
it examples I want you to know that I
get this job kind of changes the balance
in our relationship and trying to be
sensitive to
that
what well I just think that maybe you're
a little hung up on the money because
I'm less reliant on you now and that's a
little
scary H sorry I'm sorry I was just
afraid that you were still hung up on my
sister I can't believe you don't trust
me and she was like oh don't worry I
asked him and he's totally okay with
seeing you so now I have to go so he'll
think that I'm totally okay with seeing
him which you're not because you're
totally hung up on him
exactly piece of work a very unkind or
unpleasant person used to say that
someone is unusually unpleasant or
behaves unusually badly
informal examples all right what is your
deal excuse me inviting my girlfriend to
come see your electron
accelerator yeah so wow you really are a
piece of work it's not enough you get
the prom queen you have to get the head
of the decorating committee too um you
know Manny told me a story about his
friend Danielle she sounds like a real
piece of work by the way but uh it made
me realize that I take myself a little
too seriously white male 40 45 Caucasian
male stocky build approximately 5' 10 in
real piece of work real piece of work
real piece of
work be on a roll to have a particularly
successful period without any setbacks
or low points making a lot of
progress examples okay well uh again
thank you for helping me get my business
going I'll see you
hold
on yes since you seem to be on a roll
what would happen if I didn't take my
investment
out you're benching me no no no look
I've got a plan give all my open cases
to Hitchcock who's suddenly on a role
and assign me 20 fresh ones eventually
my luck will
turn you know I don't mind a male nanny
but I do draw the line at male wet
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nurse you are on a roll
Mister cool your jets to become calm and
not so excited or worried to slow down
control your
excitement
examples can't we just go home hey if I
got to drag you to the eye doctor at
8:00 in the morning you can cool your
jets while I get a cup of coffee I must
look like an idiot wish I could tell you
different all right that's
it oh boy you shouldn't have done that
oh that's enough both of you just cool
your jet this isn't over Dr Link so if
he wanted to give me that engagement
ring we would have your
blessing I
suppose I just gave you my virginity
woman cool your
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Jaz Taste of own medicine
to treat someone as badly as they have
treated you to do the same bad thing to
someone that they have done to
you examples why are you doing that
you're being mean to him he's mean to me
all the time you've heard him tease me
about not having a doctorate you don't
want to get teased about that get a
doctorate the man torments me I'm just
letting him have a little taste of his
own medicine I was flirting with you to
give Schmidt a taste of his own medicine
okay and it's a huge mistake and
insulting it everyone involved and I'm
sorry Marsha and
Chester okay fine fine then you know
what I will just write about Phyllis H
Phyllis is sitting in the chair oh I see
what you're doing Phyllis sees what I'm
doing ooh I have tasted my own medicine
and it is
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bitter in the running having a chance of
being successful especially in a
competition or
election examples if you donate this
land and you let me turn it into a
national park your name will stand for
something good for generations to come
just keep me in the
running give me a chance to prove to you
how great this could be it's right now
you're like uh what's more important
Dwight's question figure out who's a VP
Dwight VP Dwight VP Dwight VP Dwight VP
I can't be hypnotized white I tried it I
ended up smoking more can we at least
eliminate those that are not in the
running free them up that's private oh
sorry but why do you have all of our
names down on the list it's from my
school essay pick a hero in your family
and write about why you've chosen him or
her you're still in the running but I'm
not loving that you're drinking wine
while watching my brother well it was
from an open bottle of white in your
fridge so it's about judgment Claire
it's not the 70s We Know Better there
was lipstick on the
bottle be no picnic means someone or
something is not easy or enjoyable if an
experience job or activity is no picnic
it is difficult or unpleasant
informal
examples so you want to be an actor huh
I got to tell you it's no picnic there's
tons of rejection no stability I mean
one day you're Dr Drake
remore the next day you're eating
ketchup right out of the bottle it's
summer vacation all I want to do is sit
in a bathtub and read a book but now
baby I forgot to bring a
book do you mind reading yours out
loud hey it's been no picnic for me
either you don't even do the voices now
I know that life on Mars will be
difficult but life here on Earth is no
picnic also picnics are no
picnic where should we go from for lunch
oh I know the
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ground out of the woods to be no longer
in danger or dealing with a particular
difficulty
informal
examples that doesn't look too
suspicious I'm sorry just every time I
check the mail I'm afraid it's going to
be another one of those letters it's
been 3 weeks maybe we're out of the
woods please don't say Woods I'm just
saying if someone was trying to
Blackmail us they're not very good at it
since they haven't asked for money or
anything hello
hello okay that was her right definitely
yeah so there you go woo we're out of
the
woods baby was born about an hour ago
Dude why didn't you call
me well the only way I would see my son
for the first time and immediately think
I need to call Raj is if he came out
Brown you it can take some time for
pigment to form you're still not out of
the
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woods make the cut to come up to a
required standard to be chosen out of a
field of candidates or
possibilities
examples limited seating my
ass just see who made the cut hi hiy I'm
Monica Geller how do you know the bride
and groom oh I used to work with Granny
youed to work with her used to I'm a
relative and I didn't get invited okay a
blood relative
blood it worked good I powered up all
your Essentials now I'm going to go meet
my buddies I see my espresso machine
didn't make the cut but I'll manage one
of the guys I'm meeting was lost at
seaes had eat a jellyfish I'll speak to
him of your courage what are you working
on can't talk in the
zone you know what he's doing could be
anything last time he was like this he
figured out electron transport and
graphine
time before that he was making a list of
who's allowed in his tree for if he ever
gets
one still can't believe I didn't make
the
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cut get your ducks in a row to be well
prepared or well organized for something
that is going to
happen examples make a plan get all my
ducks along you mean ducks in a
row yes I mean ducks in a row what ducks
are those like the normal kind of ducks
like job career house future it needs to
be on the weekend uh not near any of
your birthdays or the weekend of
Comic-Con we just need a weekend date
that's completely boring and uneventful
too bad you didn't get your ducks in a
row cuz tonight would have been perfect
let's talk about your date you need to
get your ducks in a row before we get to
the restaurant what do you mean well if
this little girl's important to you it'
behoove you to have a plan
behoove
take a hike informal and impolite way of
telling someone to leave to go
away hike a long walk or walking tour
especially in the
countryside examples I asked Claire what
she wanted from Mother's Day and she
said take a
hike it's not like that she's she's just
bananas for walking around in nature
look Marcus uh the lady is on a date
with me and you are intruding why don't
we ask the lady what she wants uh not
necessary there is a principal involved
and that is one of poaching another
man's gal is that so yes that's so now
take a hike why don't you just sit down
and finish your peanuts don't you touch
me hey hey calm
down what are you doing here what are
you doing here I have business in Los
Angeles why didn't you call clearly she
was sending you a message to take a hike
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Mike knock yourself out used to tell
someone to go ahead and do something
means go for it and Ed when you don't
care about a person doing
something examples Hey Parker come on
aren't you going to give me a hug it's
Grandpa don't take it personally he's
scared to climb down oh can I give it a
shot yeah sure knock yourself out yeah
be
careful you mind if I charge my phone
knock yourself out
going to check the kitchen floor okay
knock yourself out Larry excuse me
excuse me
jaylor what I need to use the restroom
knock yourself
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out play hard ball if someone plays hard
ball they will do anything that is
necessary to get what they want even if
this involves being harsh or
unfair example
so we do like it we're just not sure
that we love it yeah we're not sure we
love it no that's a relief because
someone just called the room is books no
no no okay wait are you playing hard
ball because we're playing hard ball too
we love
it no jet
skis all right forget the jet skis
forget the jet skis that was a Line in
the Sand what happened to D them a new
one what can I say they played hard ball
we lost the point is I am not leaving
until I get that lock box plain hard
ball huh hey no sweat off my sack you
can take the couch if you can get my
exercise equipment out of the
way I think I can handle
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it hand over fist if you make or lose
money hand over fist you make or lose a
lot of money very
quickly examples and do you know he's
been cool to me ever since even though
his practice is making money hand over
fist yeah
yeah the museum is losing money hand
over fist I guess kids that they don't
care about wax figures or stuffed
animals all right come on you guys it's
not that big a deal really I mean I just
go down there every other day and make
my contribution to the
project hey hey but at the end of two
weeks I get
$700 wow oh you're going to be making
money hand over
fist
get a word in edge wise to speak or
Express opinion despite other people
dominating the
conversation to have an opportunity to
speak examples you show up after 2 years
out of the blue and all you do is talk
about yourself you don't even let me get
a word in
edgewise why did you agree to let me
take you out for drinks so if anyone
brings it up tonight just maybe you can
help me change the subject how about
this I dominate the conversation so hard
no one has a chance to get a word in
edgewise be in over your head to become
or be deeply involved in a situation
which is too difficult for you to deal
with examples we're not going to take
this it's the first day on the market we
barely break even take it no the
Market's crashing nuh you ran over your
head maybe you're ran over your head
duny listen to me if you pass up on this
you're going to regret it I don't know
the meaning of the word regret you're
terrifying cuz you're in over your head
and you know
it I tell you but I don't want to hurt
your feelings keep joking about it we've
had two clients in one week leave here
angry important
clients that what you want this place to
be known
for I want to put you on notice you are
in over your
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head to live hand to mouth if if someone
leaves hand to mouth they have hardly
enough food or money to live
on examples tell me it's not true going
back to school miam take a business
class you guys are broke you're living
hand to mouth Joel buys you flowers
They're from me Joel
okay getting fired from n court before
the IPO basically trashed my career I am
tired of living hand to mouth oh I
offered you a payout which it threw back
in my face literally I don't want a
payout Nolan I want my old job back
isn't it obvious I want another kid we
can't handle another kid we're living
hand to mouth as it is that's what you
said before we had Wanita and before we
had Celia and somehow we
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manage Silver Lining something good or
an advantage that comes from a difficult
or unpleasant
situation idiom refers to the shining
edges of a cloud illuminated by the
sun examples oh God my truck this truck
was was my baby all right look Charles I
know you're upset but maybe there's a
silver lining here I mean you had
insurance right yeah I already called
them so maybe you'll get some money for
this and you can pay off your debts
she's in prison for a tiny Pearl
violation she tried something on in a
store and accidentally walked out it was
another woman's purse the Silver Lining
is Cal is benefiting from our parenting
experience Mitchell is been a long time
since I had a homecook meal when you
were married did your wife cook at not
at first no but when she started
cheating on me with a French chef she
became quite the in the
kitchen so a little silver lining I
suppose
yeah the apple of my eye the person who
someone loves most and is very proud
of used to describe someone who is very
special for
you examples are you okay yeah I'm fine
I'm just worried about my nephew he's at
his first boy girl party a that's
adorable uh he's he's my son
uhhuh how old is he 12 kids the apple of
my
eye oh look who it is my husband the
apple of my
eye mom this is Jenny Jenny this is
Evelyn you are so beautiful you remind
me of me 10 years
ago your father was the apple of my eye
my greatest gift my reason for
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living take your mind off to stop you
from worrying or thinking about a
problem or pain often by forcing you to
think about other
things examples it doesn't matter
nothing
matters if you'd like to take your mind
off what's troubling you uh word on the
street is a bobcat has been
spotted CH you have to start getting
over her all right if you play you get
some fresh air maybe they'll take your
mind off Janice and if you don't play
everyone will be mad at you cuz the
teams won't be even come on hey let's go
do something to get your mind off this
yeah yeah we should go out where uh I
don't know a
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bar go all out to put all your energy or
enthusiasm into what you are doing to do
something as hard as
possible
examples got to go there he goes okay
bye hey hey whoa you guys went all out
okay everyone Ted's in the limo 5 minute
warning everyone get ready all right so
shiny insulation and Space Blank it'ss
all over the walls in the ceiling it was
like being inside of a disco ball do you
have a
point um I'm impressed by how much work
went into entrapping me you went all out
what wow the gages really go all out
this is
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incredible sleep on it to wait before
making a decision to take time to think
about a
decision examples you know what this is
a big decision maybe we should all just
sleep on
it I I can get more
pills and I am sure that fellow will
keep
buying once you get his home he can
sleep on it before you
decide it's all happening so
fast should we just sleep on it we could
but we always run the risk of someone
else beating us to the
punch play hookie to stay away from
school or work without permission or
explanation
informal
examples hey stranger oh is that what I
am now mhm playing hooky well they're
making me work tonight so I've got the
afternoon
off they all got to save the world
excuse again we'll need to cuz we'll be
together playing
hookie sometimes most of the time I will
be with Ryan or
Daryl I haven't been to Disneyland since
I was a kid we should definitely go one
weekend weekends are too crowded no blow
off work go on a weekday hookie I've
never played hookie in my life my mom
said that's girls end up addicted to
Reaper and jazz
music go steady if two people are going
steady they are having a long fairly
serious romantic
relationship
informal examples don't get me wrong
she's nice and but the truth is there's
someone else
oh are you going steady not
exactly we were seeing each other pretty
regularly but this other lady
girl she sort of dumped
me is this a joke why is huy up there I
don't understand who is this guy this
guy is Hugh Campbell he and starlight
are going
steady I think me and your tub are going
steady oh you found the Jacuzzi button I
don't know who found who but we're
together
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now keep some one posted to continue to
inform what is happening especially in a
situation that is quickly
changing
examples Hey don't come to the hospital
we're headed home oh that was fast did
she sneeze the baby
out we showed up too early we'll keep
you posted okay well we'll talk to you
guys later by and then Gabe said
immediately that his friend might be
taking the ticket so we keep you posted
on that well if I didn't think you were
up to the task you wouldn't have been
fifth on my
list thank you I I'll I'll get started
right away and I look forward to hearing
nothing about it I will keep you
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posted the Third Wheel a person who goes
somewhere with a couple or someone who
is not needed there who tags along with
a group of two other people usually a
romantic
couple examples
you feel bad for Ted it's tough feeling
like the third wheel okay first of all
I'm sure Ted's fine who we salt and
pepper without
cumin I like her okay I just I I don't
know how I feel about being the third
wheel in a relationship it says the guy
in my bed with my
wife oh man I know how you feel third
wheel I have been the Third Wheel so
many times in my life my mom told me
something thing wants to made me feel a
lot better she said the third wheel is
what makes it a
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tricycle go to Great Lengths to try very
hard or do extreme things in order to
achieve
something examples what Jimmy's driving
at is the last time I saw her I covered
up my illness I've been suffering from
it for some time but I went to Great
Lengths to conceal that fact from
her I know you're the acting Queen of
cyberspace I should warn you that she's
prepared to go to Great Lengths to get
what she wants and a couple who've
decided to separate is now going to
Great Lengths to show that nothing has
changed crap crap crap
crap
put oneself out there to expose yourself
to public attention even at the risk of
rejection criticism or
failure
examples
Tada oh my God look at your hair if you
like it is it permanent no then I love
it especially if it means you're finally
ready to put yourself out there again
maybe it's time to put yourself back out
there yeah it's exactly Barney's dating
again and he couldn't be happier he's
been lobing insults all night hey
dumbbell I can smell your breath through
the internet they can't do that right
Jay take it from a fellow performer if
you're going to put yourself out there
you need to let the criticism roll off
your
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back strap on a pair to be brave to show
some courage especially in a situation
where someone has so far failed to do so
can be considered vulgar because pear
here can refer to the testicles examples
hey it's Mike oh that was fast oh uh no
she's not here yet you know I think I'm
just going to take off and break up with
her over the phone no you can't do that
oh come on Mike strap on a
pair why don't you just tell her that we
got back together you know women
appreciate honesty look Sheldon all I'm
saying is strap on a pair and go talk to
Amy strap on a pair wait what skates
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Birds and the Beast some people refer to
the birds and the Beast when they are
talking about sex especially to
Children examples and you know if you
have any other questions about like the
birds and the bees or who puts what and
where and for how long any that you know
fun stuff just don't hesitate to ask
okay okay okay your uncle thinks it's
about time you and I had that little
talk about the birds and the bees oh God
that's how I feel so we're not going to
be doing that apparently perker wanted
put a sunflower seed inside me and see
if a baby would grow where did kids get
this stuff oh that was me he was asking
about the birds and the bees and I
fudged a few of the
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details wrapped up in something to be
fully involved or interested in
something to be so involved with
something that you do not pay enough
attention to other people or
things examples I'm so glad that you did
and you are a wonderful friend but
sometimes you're so focused and driven
that you forget about people's
feelings name one time I've done that
well you were so wrapped up in your
story that you actually ate my
Waffle I needed a helicopter because I
was chasing a bad guy because I'm a cop
really it wasn't just to make this case
epic this case is epic you're just too
wrapped up in the politics to see it sir
we're tracking a triple murderer who
stole $21 million and all you can think
about is meline
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wch call it a day to stop what you are
doing because you don't want to do it
anymore or think you have done enough to
stop particular activity for the rest of
the day examples oh it's a so turn glass
look the alcohol has rendered me a
simpleton maybe you should just call it
a day I can't I've been asked to deliver
a toast here after the funeral a message
of Hope Natalie hey happy
birthday
listen you're awesome you really are
awesome I'm just like super busy right
now so maybe we should just call it to
Day sales Insurance over at Bose's shop
yeah yeah I called over and they're
closed so I was going to go by Lester's
please no I know Lester I'll do it
you've called it the day good
work no I'm calling the shot I didn't
say it but ear I'm sorry I'm just I'm
out of sorts so a little silver lining I
suppose can I give it a shot you gu sure
knock yourself down this is a big
decision maybe we should all just sleep
on it steer clear Big Tuna
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