(Have) A short fuse To get angry very easily, lose temper quickly. “Our principal has a…
Category: LANGUAGE TIPS
language tips for learners of English
Let Your Hair Down
Let you hair down To allow yourself to behave more freely, relax and enjoy yourself. “You…
Fly-By-Night
Fly-by-night Not responsible, reliable or trustworthy, especially in business. A fly-by-night businessman or company want to…
When The Chips Are Down
When the chips are down When a situation gets very serious and difficult. “We are living…
Fair-Weather Friend
Fair-weather friend Someone who is a good friend when it is easy, in good times when…
Shoot The Breeze
Shoot the breeze To talk about things that are not serious or important. “We were shooting…
Be A Breeze
Be a breeze This expression means that something is very easy to do. “Don’t be nervous.…