摘要: ( the woman is pregnant so they are expecting that a baby will born ... ) Expecting a child is when the woman is pregnant and will give birth to a new baby. Example: "My wife and I are expecting our[阅读全文:]
摘要: ( this fun old rhyme reminds us that going to bed and waking up early leads to success ... ) Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise is a fun saying which reminds us that[阅读全文:]
摘要: ( very drunk; that person is drunk and smells like alcohol ... ) "Drunk as a skunk" is a colorful way to describe a person who is very drunk. Example: "Did you see Jean last night?" Reply: "Yeah[阅读全文:]
摘要: ( it made a cut and blood came out ... ) You draw blood when you make a cut and blood flows out. Example: "Ouch! I cut myself." Reply: "Let me see. Did it draw blood?" Another example: "I just g[阅读全文:]
摘要: ( one is thinking or remembering but does not find the answer ... ) When you try to recall but your mind is empty, you "draw a blank". Example: "Do you remember how to say that word in Spanish?"[阅读全文:]
摘要: ( easy, comfortable, and not requiring a lot of effort ... ) Something is "downhill all the way" when it is easy and comfortable and does not require a lot of effort. Example: "School has been dif[阅读全文:]
摘要: ( because of sickness one is unable to get up and go out ... ) A person who is "down with" a sickness cannot get up and do healthy things because of that sickness. Example: "I can't come to work[阅读全文:]
摘要: ( it is lost and gone; the thing got ruined ... ) When a good thing goes bad, it goes "down the tubes". Example: "What happened to your plans for tonight?" Reply: "Down the tubes." Another exam[阅读全文:]
摘要: ( nearby to where one is; on the same street that one is located ... ) Down the street is a place you can get to very quickly by following this same street you are on now. Example: "Where does your[阅读全文:]
摘要: ( drink that drink now; swallow the entire thing now ... ) "Down the hatch" is what people say when they want you to drink the whole glass at once. Example: "You want me to drink this whole thing?[阅读全文:]