English Idioms: In the zone

English Idioms About “General”
Idiom: Next to nothing
Meaning: Almost; hardly.
Example: Although they paid him next to nothing, he liked the job.

English Idioms About “General”
Idiom: In the wake of
Meaning: Following, as a result of.
Example: Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigns his position as head of the International Monetary Fund in the wake of sexual assault charges.

English Idioms About “Home”
Idiom: Men make houses, women make homes
Meaning: It’s often the men who build or acquire houses for their families, but it’s usually women who provide the things that make a house into a home.
Example: When her husband bought the house, she took charge of decorating and tidying it up. It’s true that men make houses, women make homes.

English Idioms About “Sport”
Idiom: Be on the ball
Meaning: To be well-informed and respond promptly.
Example: We need someone who’s on the ball to help us implement our plan.

English Idioms About “Life”
Idiom: Slice of life
Meaning: The phrase slice of life refers to a realistic representation of everyday experience in art and entertainment (e.g. a movie, play, book..)
Example: The movie is a slice of life about the life of a group of students.