摘要:( saying good things about yourself ... ) "Blowing your own trumpet" is saying good things about yourself so that others can hear about you. Example: "Is Deb still talking about the deal she made?[阅读全文]

摘要:( try to gain success by following a successful person ... ) To hang on to one's coattails is to try to get some of that person's success by following that person. Example: "Doesn't it bother you[阅读全文]

摘要:( communicate in a way that allows the other to see that one is angry ... ) Expressing one's anger is showing that one is angry. Example: "I would like to express my anger about what happened last[阅读全文]

摘要:( tell why you did it ... ) Explaining oneself is telling another person ("explaining") the reasons for what one did. Example: "Please listen. I am trying to explain myself." Angry parents often[阅读全文]

摘要:( it happened without one knowing about it; they kept it a secret ... ) If they did it secretly, without telling you about it, they did it "behind your back". Example: "Those two went to the boss,[阅读全文]

摘要:( you are popular; people are eager to be with you ... ) When people are eager to see you, they "beat a path to your door". Example: "I don't see anyone beating a path to your door." When people[阅读全文]

摘要:( speak to someone in the manner that is expected ... ) To address someone as something is to talk to that person respectfully considering who he is. Example: "I'm not one of your college friends.[阅读全文]

摘要:( let's help each other ... ) "You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" says that I am glad to help you do that, as long as you remember to help me. If you help me" ("You scratch my back") , I[阅读全文]

摘要:( making noise about your strong points ... ) You are tooting your own horn when you are something to give yourself credit and make yourself look good. Example: "Oh there you go again, tooting your[阅读全文]

摘要:( so close that it bothers you ... ) A person is in your hair when they are bothering you by getting too involved in your affairs. Example: "You're not going to wear that, are you?" Reply: "Hey,[阅读全文]

摘要:( I don't know ... ) When you respond to someone's question by saying "your guess is an good as mine" you are letting them know that you can not speak with certainty about something. If you were[阅读全文]

摘要:( restrained from acting as you would like ... ) When we are in a defensive position and have to make choices that we would not like to make, we say that we have our "back up against the wall". The[阅读全文]

摘要:( expressing your emotions freely and openly ... ) People who wear their heart on their sleeve express their emotions freely and openly, for all to see. Example: "She is kind of player who never hid[阅读全文]

摘要:( it is your turn to do something ... ) When "the ball is in your court", it is your turn to act and you must do something. Example: "The seller has offered us the house for $250,000; the ball is[阅读全文]

摘要:( the one you love the most ... ) The apple of your eye is that person (or thing) that you care for the most. Example: "He sure does love his little girl." Reply: "She's the apple of his eye." E[阅读全文]

摘要:You "put your foot in your mouth" when you say something that makes a person feel embarrassed. Example: "Last night I was telling a joke, and I really put my foot in my mouth. I had no idea I was t[阅读全文]

摘要:Putting your best foot forward is stepping forward and doing your very best. Example: "This week the division manager will be in town. I want each of you to putting your best foot forward." To show[阅读全文]

摘要:When someone makes a joke by lying to you and pretending that the lie is true, they are "pulling your leg". Example: "Look; your shoes are untied... Ha! Just pulling your leg." When you trick a pe[阅读全文]

摘要:To be out of your element is to be uncomfortable with your environment. People usually don't perform well when they are out of their element. Example: "I often feel out of my element when traveling[阅读全文]

摘要:The thing that you have been thinking about is what is on your mind. Example: "That tennis match is still on my mind." Another example: "You have been on my mind all day." More specifically, what[阅读全文]