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Idioms

1. get the picture - to understand what is happening in a situation

2. not have a clue - do not know anything about it

3. cost an arm and a leg - to cost a lot

4. to have deep pockets - to have a lot of money

5. make ends meet - its difficult for you to pay for things you need in life

6. a long face - serious or unhappy

7. a shoulder to cry on - a person who is sympathetic to you when you are


sad and listens to your problems

8. Gold digger - someone who has relationship with other people for money

9. on the tip of your tongue - when you want to say sth, but stop yourself

10.a gut reaction - immediate or strong reaction

11.cross your mind - you suddenly think of it

12.food for thought - it makes you think very hard about an issue

13.a face like thunder - to have an angry look

14.a pinch in the neck - they are annoying

15.on the cards - is very likely to happen

16.an old flame - ex boyfriend or girlfriend

17.go dutch - to split the bill

18.pop the question - to ask sb to marry you

19.tie the knot - get married

20. party animal - someone who enjoys going to parties

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