Modismos y frases

Paint the town red

Explanation

go out and celebrate

Example

We won the football match! I'm so happy. Let's go and paint the town red.

Be on cloud nine

Explanation

be very happy

Example

I was on cloud nine when Giorgio asked me to go to the party with him

Break someone's Herat

Explanation

make someone sad because you don't love them

Example

Juan broke my heart when he said good-bye

Child's play

Explanation

easy to do

Example

Jesse fixed my car in five minutes. She said it was child's play for her

Come to blows

Explanation

disagree so much you start fighting with the other person

Example

It's amazing that two adults can come to blows over such a silly thing.

down and out

Explanation

a homeless person

Example

He knows what it is like to be down and out. He lived on the streets when he was a young man

Find your feet

Explanation

become more confident in a new situation

Example

It's difficult to find your feet in a new job

Get a bite to eat

Explanation

eat a light meal

Example

I was very busy today. I didn't even have time to get a bite to eat

Get out of the wrong side of the bed

Explanation

be in a bad mood

Example

When he gets out the wrong side of the bed you'd better keep away from him

Have a lot on your plate

Explanation

have a lot of work to do

Example

My parents have a lot on their plate at the moment. My sister is getting married next week

In the nick of time

Explanation

at the last moment

Example

You came just in the nick of time. The thief almost stole your car

Keep an eye on

Explanation

watch closely

Example

I have to keep an eye on Jeff everywhere we go. When I don't, he runs away

Make your blood boil

Explanation

make you very angry

Example

His lies make my blood boil.