10 Very Common Expressions in English

Write the definition of the expressions below and explain the examples. If no example is
provided write one.

1) 24/7 (twenty four seven) - My cat is sick! I need to watch

her ______

2) get the ball rolling - It’s very late and we haven’t even started
working on this. Let’s __________

__________! It’s just a girl. You

3) take it easy -
will meet someone new. There’s
plenty more fish in the sea.

That’s a very difficult decision. I

4) sleep on it -
need to _______

I’ve spent all my salary this

5) I'm broke -
month. I’m ____

6) sharp (with time) - The meeting is at 7 o'clock _____

1.My cat is sick! I need to watch her 24/7

2. I haven’t done my homework. I need to get the ball rolling
3. Take it easy! It’s only work.
4. I have to buy a present for Christmas. I need to sleep on it.
5. I’ve spent all my money on Mia’s vet. I’m broke
At the vet’s
6. The lesson starts at 7 o’clock sharp
 He can’t do anything about it. The
7) out of my hands- decision has been taken _______

I’m stuck, I don’t know how to do

8) give me a hand - it. Could you ________

I haven't seen him _____.

9) in ages -

I'm _________ of doing

10) sick and tired - homework.

7.
7. The daily target is out of my hands.
8. I couldn’t leave my house. Could you give me a hand and take Mia to vet.
9. I haven’t done homework in ages
10. I’m sick and tired of working overtime
11) to be fixed How are you fixed on Saturday?
We can meet up for lunch.

Just _________ when you decide

12) drop sb a line on a date.

I’ve been so busy. I need to

12) juggle ________ work, looking after my
children and do all the housework.

13) to be up for sth Are you up for a drink tonight?

Everyone is going.

11. Are you fixed on Friday?

12. I just have to drop my boss a line when I come back to work
13. I need to juggle many things in my life.
14. I’m up for good food tonight.