Idioms - I
Icing On The Cake:
Something good has already happened, but then more good stuff happens.
The icing on the cake was that after our team won, our coach took us to a pizza place for a party!
If the shoe fits, wear it:
If something is true for you, accept it.
Person A. She told me I shouldn't lose my temper so much. Can you believe her?
Person B: Well, if the shoe fits, wear it.
I'll bite:
To ask about curious or unusual behavior.
Alright, I'll bite. Why are you wearing that hat in the office today?
In No Time:
With very little time passing.
The doctor said he'd get my leg fixed in no time.
In the Heat Of the Moment:
Feeling overwhelmed with feelings from whatever is happening.
In the heat of the moment, I got angry and said things I didn’t mean to say.
In Your Face:
Being aggressive in person. | It can also mean, “I won.” or “I got what I wanted.”
My dad was in my face about missing school on Tuesday. | In your face! Manchester United won!
It's A Deal:
OK (use after you make an agreement).
It's a deal. We'll meet at the park and go to the cinema tomorrow evening.
It's A Small World:
You meet someone unexpectedly where you are. Or you share a mutual friend with someone and you didn’t know that.
“Oh really? You know Ben? Wow. It’s a small world.”
It's on me:
I will pay.
Don't reach for your wallet. Lunch is on me.
It's your call:
Choice, decision.
Listen, I don't wanna interfere. It's your call.
Print 