American Idiom

1. better of - in a more fortunate position

Example 1: We're better of leaving for France on Thursday evening, so
we can spend the entire weekend there.
Example 2: If you're interested in studying languages, you'd be better of
attending Northwestern University than the University of Chicago.

2. Big deal! - So what? That doesn't really matter.

Example 1: You won five dollars in the lottery? Big deal!
Example 2: Your father has a job with a big company in New York City? Big deal!

3. (to) burn someone up- to make someone angry

Example 1: Jenny didn't vote for Nicole. That really burns Nicole up.
Example 2: I can't believe Kristen and Andrew didn't invite us to their wedding. That
really burns me up!

4. (to) have a heart of gold - to be very kind and giving

Example 1: Alexander has a heart of gold and always thinks of others
before himself.
Example 2: You adopted five children from a Romanian orphanage? You've
got a heart of gold!
5. made of money - very rich
Example 1: My neighbor is re-modeling his house to look like Versailles. He
doesn't have good taste, but he certainly is made of money.
Example 2: Max should be willing to loan you $10,000 to start your new
business. He's made of money.

British Idiom

1.

That went down a treat

If something goes down a treat, then it was thoroughly enjoyed.

Example: That cake went down a treat.
2. Take the mickey
Us Brits love to make fun of and tease each other and thats exactly what taking the
mickey means. You can also say take the mick.
Example: Stop taking the mickey out of your brother
3.

Itchy feet

This refers to when you want to try or do something new, such as travelling.
Example: After two years in the job shes got itchy feet, so shes going to spend
three months in Australia.
4.

At a loose end

If youre at a loose end, it means youre bored or you have nothing to do.
Example: Hes been at a loose end ever since he retired.
5.

Another string to your bow

This means to have another skill that can help you in life, particularly with
employment.
Example: Im learning French so Ill have another string to my bow.