English Idioms: In one’s cups
English Idioms About “Furniture”
Idiom: In one’s cups
Meaning: Drunk; in the act of consuming alcohol liberally.
Example: He couldn’t be understood because he was in his cups.
English Idioms About “Furniture”
Idiom: In one’s cups
Meaning: Drunk; in the act of consuming alcohol liberally.
Example: He couldn’t be understood because he was in his cups.
English Idioms About “Law”
Idiom: Hold someone accountable (for something)
Meaning: To consider someone responsible for something.
Example: I hold you accountable for whatever happens to my daughter.
English Idioms About “Law”
Idiom: Unwritten law
Meaning: The phrase unwritten law refers to an accepted rule in spite of its informality.
Example: It’s an unwritten law to take your hat off during the national anthem.
English Idioms About “Food”
Idiom: That’s the way the cookie crumbles
Meaning: (Also that’s the way the ball bounces) said to show that things don’t always turn out the way we hope.
Example: In spite of her kindness she is the least popular in her class. But, that’s the way the cookie crumbles.
English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Bring to knees
Meaning: To destroy or defeat someone or something.
Example: Sanctions were imposed in an attempt to bring the country to its knees.
English Idioms About “Clothes”
Idiom: Step into somebody’s shoes
Meaning: To take over someone’s place or job.
Example: Who do you think will step into Leila’s shoes when she leaves?
English Idioms About “Time”
Idiom: Up-to-date
Meaning: Current; recent; the latest
Example: He uses an up-to-date theory to expalin his views.