Out of touch!

Today's idiom is:

to be out of touch

This is used when we talk about something that is not fashionable or of the current time. It can also be used to describe someone who no longer understands things.

Example 1

A: Your major was in computers, wasn't it?

B: That's right, but I'm a little out of touch these days.

Example 2

A: Your clothes are so out of touch!

B: Don't be silly. I bought them only a few days ago.

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Put in a good word!

Today's idiom is:

to put in a good word

This idiom is used when say something good about an other person so that they can achieve something. It may be in order to get a job, or when asking another person on a date etc.

Example 1

A: I'm having a job interview at your company tomorrow.

B: Is that so? I'll put in a good word for you.

Example 2

A: That girl is beautiful. Could you put in a good word for me?

B: I would but I don't think she'll listen to me.

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Give someone the slip!

Today's idiom is:

to give someone the slip

This idiom is used when we lose someone when we are trying to follow them; we fail to follow someone.

Example 1

A: Did you catch up with John after he took your jacket?

B: I tried to catch him but he gave me the slip.

Example 2

A: Donnie keeps following me everywhere.

B: I'll keep him distracted while you give him the slip.

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That came out of the blue!

Today's idiom is:

to come out of the blue

This idiom is used when something is unexpected or by surprise.

Example 1

A: Did you know you were being considered for a scholarship?

B: I had no idea. It came out of the blue.

Example 2

A: Who would have thought that terrible film would win an oscar.

B: I know. It came totally out of the blue.

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Get stuck in!

Today's idiom is:

to get stuck in

When we "get stuck in" we try our very best and get involved as much as we can.

Example 1

A: Have you finished that book I gave you yet?

B: No, but I'm going to get stuck in tonight.

Example 2

A: We've got so much work to do.

B: There's no use complaining. Lets get stuck in.

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Sore thumb!

Today's idiom is:

to stick out like a sore thumb

Something "sticks out like a sore thumb" when it is easily noticed, maybe because it is noticeably different to its surroundings.

Example 1

A: Here comes Johnny.

B: He sticks out like a sore thumb with his bright red hair.

Example 2

A: Why is Amy wearing a coat in the middle of winter?

B: I'm not sure but she sticks out like a sore thumb.

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Go under the radar!

Today's idiom is:

to go under the radar

We say people "go under the radar" when they try to go unnoticed; maybe they are avoiding someone or something.

Example 1

A: I haven't seen Ted for a while.

B: You're right! He's been going under the radar since he owes you money.

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All up in the air!!

Today's idiom is:

to be up in the air/ all up in the air

This idiom is used when things have not been decided or if there is some doubt about the future.

Example 1

A: Will the company be closing down if sales don't get better.

B: It's all up in the air at the moment, but it's a possibility.

Example 2

A: Will the game go ahead this weekend?

B: It depends on the weather. It's all up in the air at the moment.

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Burn your bridges!

Today's idiom is:

to burn someone's bridges

This idiom is used when we do something which does not allow us to go back to a previous state.

It is used quite a lot with friendships or relationships.

Example 1

A: I've lost my job. I'm not sure how I'll survive.

B: Why don't you go back to your old job?

A: I would if I hadn't burn't my bridges and told the boss I hated him.

Example 2

A: Are you inviting Tom to the party?

B: No chance. He burnt his bridges when he made a scene at the last one.

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A cat's chance in hell!!

Today's idiom is:

to not have a cat's chance in hell

When something seems impossible we say that there is a cats chance in hell of it happening.

Example 1

A: I'm sure we will win our soccer game this weekend.

B: Definatley. The other team doesn't have a cat's chance in hell.

Example 2

A: Why don't you apply for this job? It looks fantastic.

B: Don't be silly. I wouldn't have a cat's chance in hell.

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