Children
Meaning: drag over the coals
Example: My classmate Lily forgot doing her maths homework as she had a function to attend in her family. The teacher literally raked her over the coals for that. Read on
Meaning: to make a mark next to items on a list that have been completed
Example: I would like to tick off some more items on my list before going home. Read on
Meaning: in the literal form, it means to take something to a higher place
Example: Please bring up some more blankets when you come to bed. Read on
Meaning: used to portray or refer to something that is lovely to consider however is probably not going to happen
Example: Her dream of wanting to move to London to become a famous singer is a pie in the sky if you ask me. Read on
Meaning: a decorated or dyed egg usually given to children at Easter
Example: While scrolling down the menu of Grand Theft Auto V, I happened upon an Easter egg. Read on
Meaning: to ask someone to shut up
Example: The teacher had asked the class to zip it but today everybody seemed to want to talk a lot. So she punished the entire class. Read on
Meaning: to alternate doing something
Example: I understand that everybody wants to try driving, but you will have to take turns. Read on
Meaning: everyone avoids repeating a hurting experience again in life
Example: After his first accident, Sam is quite careful in driving now because a burnt child dreads a fire. Read on
Meaning: a wiseacre
Example: He is the class clown with the constant talking and making fun of others. Read on
Meaning: an informal expression meaning something that is easy to do
Example: If you practise enough, driving will eventually become child's play. Read on
