chop and change
Meaning: to repeatedly change.
Example: You wouldn't chop and change your mind; either stay or go. Read more ➺
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zone out
Meaning: to fall asleep.
Example: Whenever they start talking about cryptocurrency, I zone out. Read more ➺
lights are on but nobody is home
Meaning: used to describe a stupid person.
Example: No matter how hard I try to understand what Jim is talking about, it is apparent that his lights are on but nobody is home. Read more ➺
it’s not brain surgery
Meaning: to indicate that a specific task is simple and easy to undertake
Example: Learning to ride a bike is simple, it's not brain surgery. Read more ➺
the brains behind
Meaning: used to refer to the person who originally invented a particular scheme, plan or idea
Example: Gladys was the brains behind the successful birthday party that left all the children smiling on their way back home. Read more ➺
in light of
Meaning: because of
Example: In light of what happened last week, please take care on the escalators. Read more ➺
on the tip of my tongue
Meaning: something like a name or word that you know it but cannot remember at a particular moment
Example: It won't take me much time to remember, her name is on the tip of my tongue. Read more ➺
screw up
Meaning: slang depicting that a mistake was made
Example: I really screwed up this time. My wife will never forgive me for forgetting her birthday. Read more ➺
mind your own business
Meaning: to look into your own matter
Example: I would like you to mind your own business and stop telling me what to do. Read more ➺
mind your own beeswax
Meaning: do not interfere into someone else's matter
Example: I am not asking for your opinion, mind your own beeswax. Read more ➺
