English Idioms About “Sport”
Idiom: Set the ball rolling
Meaning: (Also start or get the ball rolling) start something, especially a conversation or a social event.
Example: There was a quiet atmosphere in the party so I decided to set the ball rolling and got up to dance.
English Idioms About “Travel”
Idiom: Miss the boat
Meaning: To fail to take advantage of an opportunity.
Example: The price discount ended yesterday and I just missed the boat on a great deal.
English Idioms About “Travel”
Idiom: jump on the bandwagon
Meaning: To profit from a craze; to join a trend.
Example: After the incredible success of the new product, the company has jumped on the bandwagon, and released a new version of it.
English Idioms About “General”
Idiom: Mark my words
Meaning: Listen to me; used before a statement one wishes to emphasize.
Example: Mark my words, this boy is going to become a great poet.
English Idioms About “Colors”
Idiom: Green with envy
Meaning: Consumed by envy; envious to the point where it is noticeable to others.
Example: She was green with envy when she saw my new car.
English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Not have a leg to stand on
Meaning: Not have a sound justification, a firm foundation of facts to prove something.
Example: After the police caught him, he didn’t have a leg to stand on to prove his innocence.
English Idioms About “Age”
Idiom: On in years
Meaning: Old; advanced in age.
Example: My wife is dead and I am getting on in years.