5. Fat chance Meaning: We use the expression “fat chance” to refer to something that is incredibly unlikely. Bizarrely, and contrary to what one might expect, the related expression “slim chance” means the same thing. Example: “We might win the Lottery.” “Fat chance.”

Noun The state of actuality or fact actuality existence materiality fact realness subsistence substantiality practicality case certainty factuality thingness truth corporeality real life the real world verity here and now fact of life deed substance living materialisation UK real world materialization US actual fact straight stuff brass tacks

2020/7/20 · 8. A Lie Has No Legs Meaning: Something that is clearly a lie. Use In A Sentence: Don’t worry about what they said you and Jessica. Remember a lie has no legs and the truth will come out. 9. To Pull The Wool Over Someone’s Eyes Meaning: to deceive someone in hopes of taking advantage of them. Use In A Sentence: Be careful with what Bobby tells you.

come true: become reality cross one’s mind: occur to someone do one’s best: try very hard do one’s bit: do what’s needed do someone good: be good for someone do something behind someone’s back: do (harmful) things secretively down to earth: practical draw the line: set a limit; impose a restriction duty calls: must fulfill obligations

2021/11/13 · Get hold of To get hold of someone is to communicate with them (after making an effort to contact them). “I haven’t been able to get hold of Claire all day because she’s been in a meeting.” “I finally got hold of her at 4:45, just before the deadline.” A variation on this speaking idiom is get a hold of. Get your wires crossed

2022/2/23 · 2. The ball is in your court What does it mean? It’s up to you How do you use it? It’s your move now, but this idiom refers to life rather than a sport. If you’ve got the ‘ball,’ the decision is yours and someone is waiting for your decision. 3. Spill the beans What does it mean? To give away a secret How do you use it?

2019/1/9 · This idiom is based on the playfulness of monkeys. Meaning: shenanigans; activities that could be considered mischievous, questionable or even illegal; antics that are generally disapproved of. Example: Those three boys are cooped up inside the room. I wonder what monkey business they’re planning this time? 12. Sacred cow

2019/2/20 · Make a Face Contort your face, make a strange expression often used with 'at someone'. She tasted the soup and made a face. It must have been awful. Don't make a face at me! I know you're not happy. Make a Fool out of Someone To trick someone and make them look bad. She made a fool out of him and then left him for another man.

As the definition suggests, you can use this Chinese idiom to describe someone that is truly outstanding from others. You can use it to either give encouragement to someone that is talented or praise someone on a job well done. For example, “你太棒了， 鹤立鸡群！ 没有人能比得上你！ / nǐ tài bàngle, hèlìjīqún! Méiyǒu rén néng bǐ dé shàng nǐ!”

2022/5/25 · to break up/to split up (with someone): to end a romantic relationship She broke up with her boyfriend because he cheated on her. to hit it off: to be friendly and get along instantly They totally hit it off! to get back in the game: to start again after not doing something for …