Idiom's Part Two

Be on the point of doing something
Meaning: To be just about to do something.
Example: Mikko was on the point of leaving when Cheska arrived.

By Jove
Meaning: Used to convey surprise, or to emphasize a conviction.
Example: By, Jove! What have you done?

Eat your words
Meaning: To admit humbly that you were wrong or mistaken.
Example: Be careful with what you say or you might eat your words.

Foot it
Meaning: To walk rather than ride in a vehicle.
Example: we had to foot it all the way to school.

For keeps
Meaning: Permanently or forever.
Example: Vincent promises Nikki his love is for keeps.

Go places
Meaning: To be successful.
Example: his teachers believe Jan Micheal

Go over with a bang
Meaning: To be very successful.
Example: The new star search went over with a bang. There was over a thousand questors who auditioned.

Hit the nail on the head
Meaning: to be absolutely correct or accurate.
Example: The quiz show contestant hit the nail on the head.

Hold all the aces
Meaning: to have all the advantages
Examples: Jovy will surely be the victor. She holds all the aces in her hand.

Keep the wolf from the door
Meaning: to be enough to prevent hunger or starvation.
Example: The old man’s saving will keep the wolf from the door.

In a flash
Meaning: Brief moment or instant.
Example: Tatti will keep her promised to be here in a flash.

Make a big deal our of something
Meaning: To make a fuss about something unimportant.
Example: Camilla’s friend are fed up with her because she always make a big deal out of something.

Idiom's Part One

A cut above

Meaning: Somebody or something superior to somebody or something.

Example: The diamond is a cut above the rest.

A dog’ life

Meaning: A wretched existence.

Example: The homeless family is living a dog’s life.

A done deal

Meaning: Something that has already been settled or finalized.

Example: The contract with the company is a done deal.

Feather in somebody’s cap

Meaning: An act or achievement that gives somebody cause to be proud.

Example: Being asked to be the guest of honor is a feather in my cup.

A labor of love

Meaning: Something demanding or difficult that is done just for pleasure rather that for money.

Example: Caring for the autistic children is a labor of love.

A leap in the dark

Meaning: An action taken without knowing what the outcome or consequences will be.

Examples: His decision to go to Iraq is a leap in the dark.

A man of his word

Meaning: Somebody who keeps his promise

Examples: I have always trusted my father because he is a man of his word.

A mouth to feed

Meaning: Somebody who must be provided for, especially fed.

Example: John’s wife had given birth to an other son. He has another mouth to feed.

At first sight

Meaning: On seeing something or somebody for the first time.

Example: Paula knew all along that JM loves her at first sight.

A stab in the back

Meaning: a betrayal or act of treachery.

Example: Krissy could not believe that her best friend could stab her in the back.

A walking encyclopedia

Meaning: Somebody who is very knowledgeable.

Example: Ernie Baron is considered to be a walking encyclopedia.