Idiomatic expression 3

 

  1. Day in and day out:

    • Definition: Continuously, without interruption, happening every day.
    • Example: "She works tirelessly, day in and day out, to support her family."

  2. Down the drain:

    • Definition: Wasted or lost, especially in a futile or fruitless effort.
    • Example: "All our hard work went down the drain when the project got canceled."

  3. Do over:

    • Definition: To redo or repeat something.
    • Example: "The painting didn't turn out well, so I'll have to do it over."

  4. Do without:

    • Definition: To manage or cope without something that is usually considered necessary or essential.
    • Example: "During the camping trip, we had to do without electricity.
  5. Die down:
    • Definition: To diminish in intensity; to become less loud, active, or noticeable.
    • Example: "After the storm, the winds began to die down, and the rain gradually stopped."

  6. Dream up:

    • Definition: To invent or create something, often an idea or plan.
    • Example: "She dreamed up a brilliant marketing strategy for the new product."

  7. Drop sb a line:

    • Definition: To send a short message or note to someone.
    • Example: "Whenever you have time, drop me a line about your trip."

  8. Drop in on:

    • Definition: To visit someone informally and without any prior arrangement.
    • Example: "I thought I'd drop in on my friend while I'm in the neighborhood."

  9. Drop off:

    • Definition: To leave someone or something at a particular place.
    • Example: "I'll drop off the package at your office on my way home."

  10. Drop out of:

    • Definition: To withdraw from an activity, school, or organization.
    • Example: "He decided to drop out of college and pursue a different career path."

  11. Easy as pie:

    • Definition: Very easy or simple to do.
    • Example: "Cooking this recipe is as easy as pie; anyone can do it."

  12. Eyes bigger than one’s stomach:

    • Definition: To take more food than one can eat; to have an excessive desire for something.
    • Example: "I ordered too much; my eyes were bigger than my stomach."

  13. Fall behind:

    • Definition: To fail to keep up with something or someone; to be slower in progress.
    • Example: "She fell behind in her studies after missing a week of classes."

  14. Fall through:

    • Definition: To fail to happen or materialize, especially after being planned or expected.
    • Example: "Their plans to travel abroad fell through due to visa issues."

  15. A far cry from:

    • Definition: To be very different from something else; a noticeable difference.
    • Example: "The finished product was a far cry from the original design."

  16. Fed up with:

    • Definition: To be tired, annoyed, or frustrated with something.
    • Example: "I'm fed up with the constant traffic in this city."

  17. Feel free:

    • Definition: To encourage someone to do something without hesitation or restraint.
    • Example: "Feel free to ask if you have any questions."

  18. Feel like:

    • Definition: To have the desire or inclination to do something.
    • Example: "I feel like going for a walk this evening."

  19. Feel like a million dollars:

    • Definition: To feel exceptionally good or confident.
    • Example: "After the spa day, I felt like a million dollars."

  20. Feel up to:

    • Definition: To feel capable or prepared for something.
    • Example: "I'm not feeling up to attending the party tonight; I'm exhausted."

  21. Few and far between:

    • Definition: Rare or uncommon; not happening frequently.
    • Example: "Opportunities like this are few and far between."

  22. Figure out:

    • Definition: To solve or understand something, often a problem or puzzle.
    • Example: "It took some time, but I finally figured out how to fix the issue."

EXAMPLES:

  1. Day in and day out:

    • "She practiced the piano day in and day out to prepare for the recital."
    • "The construction workers toil day in and day out to finish the building on time."
    • "He's dedicated to his job, working day in and day out without complaint."

  2. Down the drain:

    • "All our efforts to secure the deal went down the drain when the client backed out."
    • "Years of hard work seemed to go down the drain when the company declared bankruptcy."
    • "His hopes of winning the championship went down the drain after he got injured."

  3. Do over:

    • "She didn't like the first draft of her essay, so she decided to do it over."
    • "The artist wasn't satisfied with the painting and chose to do it over from scratch."
    • "They had to do the experiment over because the initial results were inconclusive."

  4. Do without:

    • "During the camping trip, we had to do without electricity and running water."
    • "They couldn't afford a car, so they had to do without one for several years."
    • "In times of scarcity, people learn to do without certain luxuries."

  5. Dream up:

    • "She dreamed up a brilliant idea for the new advertising campaign."
    • "The author dreamed up an entirely new fantasy world for her novel."
    • "They're always dreaming up innovative solutions to complex problems."

  6. Drop sb a line:

    • "Whenever you have a chance, drop me a line about your trip; I'd love to hear about it."
    • "He promised to drop his grandmother a line every week while he was away at college."
    • "I'll drop you a line after the conference to summarize what I've learned."

  7. Drop in on:

    • "I decided to drop in on my sister to surprise her for her birthday."
    • "We often drop in on our neighbors for a quick chat."
    • "She likes to drop in on her parents whenever she's in town."

  8. Drop off:

    • "Can you drop off the package at the post office on your way to work?"
    • "She asked her friend to drop her off at the airport for her flight."
    • "I'll drop off the paperwork at the office before noon."

  9. Drop out of:

    • "He made the difficult decision to drop out of college to pursue his passion for music."
    • "Several students decided to drop out of the class due to scheduling conflicts."
    • "She regrets her choice to drop out of the competition; she wishes she had continued."

  10. Die down:

    • "After the fireworks display, the noise began to die down, and the crowd dispersed."
    • "The arguments between the neighbors started to die down after they resolved their differences."
    • "The controversy surrounding the politician eventually began to die down in the media."
  11. Easy as pie:
    • "After some practice, solving the math problem was as easy as pie."
    • "Cooking pasta is easy as pie once you get the hang of it."
    • "For him, fixing a car engine is as easy as pie; it's his expertise."
    1. Eyes bigger than one’s stomach:
    • "At the buffet, she loaded her plate, but her eyes were bigger than her stomach."
    • "He ordered a large pizza, but his eyes were bigger than his stomach; he couldn't finish it."
    • "The portion was huge; it seems our eyes were bigger than our stomachs."
    1. Fall behind:
    • "Due to the illness, she started to fall behind in her studies."
    • "The team needs to work harder; otherwise, they'll fall behind the competition."
    • "He's falling behind in his workout schedule because of his busy work life."
    1. Fall through:
    • "Their plans for a vacation fell through when the airline canceled their flights."
    • "The deal to acquire the company fell through at the last minute."
    • "Their hopes of hosting the event at the park fell through due to bad weather."
    1. A far cry from:
    • "The repaired car was a far cry from its previous condition; it looked brand new."
    • "The final design was a far cry from the initial concept; it was much more polished."
    • "The new house was a far cry from their old, cramped apartment."
    1. Fed up with:
    • "She's fed up with the constant delays in the project; it's affecting her work."
    • "They're fed up with the noisy neighbors; they might consider moving."
    • "I'm fed up with the excuses; I need to see some action."
    1. Feel free:
    • "Feel free to use my laptop if yours isn't working."
    • "If you have any questions, feel free to ask the instructor."
    • "You can leave whenever you want; feel free to go whenever you're ready."
    1. Feel like:
    • "I feel like watching a movie tonight instead of going out."
    • "After a long day, I feel like taking a relaxing bath."
    • "I feel like having some ice cream to cool down in this hot weather."
    1. Feel like a million dollars:
    • "After the makeover, she felt like a million dollars; she was glowing."
    • "Wearing that new suit, he felt like a million dollars at the job interview."
    • "Winning the competition made her feel like a million dollars."
    1. Feel up to:
    • "I'm not feeling up to going to the gym today; I'm too tired."
    • "After the illness, I didn't feel up to attending the event."
    • "She doesn't feel up to handling the responsibilities right now; she needs a break."
    1. Few and far between:
    • "Opportunities like this are few and far between; we should seize this chance."
    • "Genuine friendships are few and far between; it's hard to find true friends."
    • "In this area, good restaurants are few and far between."
    1. Figure out:
    • "It took me a while, but I finally figured out how to solve the puzzle."
    • "Can you help me figure out the best route to get to the airport?"
    • "We need to figure out the cause of the problem before we can fix it."

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