A: Do you know April O’Neil?

B: Hmm. Maybe. That name rings a bell.

ring a bell Definition

On the one hand, Peter’s roommate is kind. On the other hand, he’s quite messy.

on the one hand / on the other hand Definition

I tried to keep an open mind about Allan even though I’d heard some bad things abou

have/keep an open mind Definition

His name was on the tip of my tongue… but I couldn’t remember it.

on the tip of your tongue Definition

Tyler was too hung-over from last night’s party to go to work.

a hangover (noun) / hung-over (adj) Definition

Let’s meet around 4ish.

~ish Definition

I’m fed up with my neighbour’s dog.

fed up Definition

It takes you 15 minutes to walk to school? Big deal!

Big deal! Definition

My dad gave me a hand with my homework.

Give sb a hand Definition

It was going to be a surprise party, until Todd let the cat out of the bag.

Definition

let the cat out of the bag = told the secret so other people found out too early
 If you think you can make the team, then give it a shot.

give it a shot Definition

A: George, I’m pregnant.

B: No way!

Definition

No way! = similar to “that can’t be possible!” / “I don’t believe you!”

A: Can I invite my brother?

B: Sure. The more the merrier.

The more the merrier. Definition

Even though I lost the race, I gave it my all.

give it your all Definition

I saw the accident happen, first-hand.

first-hand Definition

Let’s not take this path. It leads to a dead end.

a dead end Definition

Time flies when you’re having fun.

time flies Definition

“You have 6 brothers? You’re pulling my leg!”

pull sb’s leg Definition

When Dana has something on her mind, she likes to go for a long walk by herself.

have sth on your mind Definition

I use my watch to keep track of time.

keep track Definition

 My aunt made the cake from scratch.

from scratch Definition

He asked me to tell him a joke, but I couldn’t think of one off the top of my head.

off the top of your head Definition

The boy learned his lesson. He’ll never play with fire again.

learn your lesson Definition

The professor told his students to keep in mind that they only have 50 minutes to com

keep/bear in mind Definition

Timmy was afraid to speak his mind in front of his schoolmates.

speak your mind Definition