1.Sob story=a story to make someone pity you
eg:She told the class a sob story.
2.Step on it=hurry
eg:I asked him to step on it so I Wouldn't miss my flight.
3.Stick up for=to defend against attack
eg:But teacher,I had to stick up for my sister.
4.Stick to you ribs=very filling food that keeps you from getting hungry
eg:I'm glad I had rice for lunch.It stick to you ribs so I'm not hungry now.
5.Sweetie pie=darling or sweetheart
eg:My wife is my sweetie pie.I love her so much.
6.Take down=to write or record
eg:Please take down the instructions I am going to give you.
7.Take it easy=to relax
eg;He said he wanted to take it easy after a hard day at work.
8.Takeoff=to leave
eg:The pilot said it was time to takeoff.
9.Take……with a grain of salt=to not believe everything
eg:Take what he says with a grain of salt.
10.Throw a curve=to mislead or deceive someone
eg:It's not our policy to throw a curve in our meetings.
11.Throw in the towel=to give up or admit defeat
eg:I'm ready to throw in the towel on this project.
12.Thumb a ride=to hitchhike,to catch a ride
eg:Hurry!Let's thumb a ride to Beijing.
13.Tighten your belt=to live on less money than usual
eg:We are going to have to tighten your belt this month.
14.Turn on=to become interested in something
Being in China turns me on about learning about the history of this country.
15.Up the creek=in trouble or difficulty
eg:I felt like Iwas up the creek without a paddle.
16.Up to par=to be in good health or physical condition
eg:I feel up to par today.Let's go for a hike.
17.Walking on air=to be happy and excited
eg:I feel like I am walking on air since I got 100% on the exam.
18.Watch it!=be careful
eg:Watch it when you cross the street.
19.Wet behind the ears=not experienced
eg:He is wet behind the ears when it comes to working on the computer.
20.When hell freezes over=never
eg:When hell freezes over,then I will go on a date with him.
Common English Idioms
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