| Idiom | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Be Eyeball to Eyeball | To be in a face-to-face confrontation, often in a tense or competitive situation. | The two players were eyeball to eyeball, each refusing to back down in the final round of the chess match. |
| See Eye to Eye | To agree completely or have the same opinion on something. | Despite working together for years, Sarah and Tom never seemed to see eye to eye on any major decisions. |
| Be for Sale | To be available for purchase, typically of items like property, cars, or other valuable goods. | The charming little cottage on the corner is now up for sale, and it’s drawing a lot of interest. |
| Be on Sale | To be available for purchase at a reduced price, or simply available in a store for buyers. | Those designer shoes are on sale this weekend, and I can’t wait to snag a pair at half the price! |
| Be Full of Beans | To be very energetic or lively, often in a cheerful or enthusiastic way. | After his morning run, Jake was full of beans, ready to tackle the rest of the day with excitement. |
| Not Have a Bean | To be completely without money or financial resources. | After losing his job, Jack didn’t have a bean to his name and struggled to make ends meet. |
| Be Full of Something | To have a large amount of something, often in terms of emotions, thoughts, or ideas. | After the promotion, she was full of optimism about her future career prospects. |
| Have One’s Fill of Something | To have had enough or too much of something, usually to the point of being satisfied or fed up. | I’ve had my fill of this constant arguing; let’s find a solution and move on. |
| Be Gone on Someone | To be infatuated or deeply in love with someone. | Ever since he met her at the party, James has been completely gone on Lily. |
| Have a Go at Someone | To criticise or scold someone harshly, usually in a heated manner. | My boss had a go at me for missing the deadline, but it wasn’t entirely my fault. |
| Be Good Form | To behave appropriately or according to social etiquette or norms. | It’s considered good form to send a thank-you note after attending a formal dinner. |
| Be in Good Form | To be in a positive mood, good health, or top condition, especially in sports or social settings. | After a long rest, the athlete was back in good form, ready for the competition. |
| Be Green | To be inexperienced or new to something, or to be environmentally conscious. | The new intern is still a bit green when it comes to handling clients, but she’s learning quickly. |
| Be Green Around the Gills | To look unwell or nauseous, often appearing pale or sick. | After that rollercoaster ride, Sarah was green around the gills and had to sit down for a moment. |
| Idiom | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Be Green-Eyed | To feel jealousy or envy, especially when someone else has something you desire. | Jessica was green-eyed with envy when she saw her friend’s new luxury car. |
| See Green in Someone’s Eye | To think someone is naive or easily fooled, often implying they lack experience. | You really think you can trick me with that? Do you see green in my eye? |
| Be Had | To be deceived or tricked, especially when someone takes advantage of you. | I can’t believe I paid for those fake tickets; I’ve been had! |
| Be Had Up | To be summoned to court, typically for an offence or legal issue. | He was had up for speeding and had to pay a hefty fine. |
| Be Hanged | To be executed by hanging, usually referring to capital punishment. | The criminal was sentenced and later hanged for his crimes. |
| Be Hung | To have something displayed, often artwork in a gallery, or to feel annoyed or irritable. | Her latest painting was hung in the city’s top art gallery. |
| Be Hardly Out of the Shell | To be very young and inexperienced, lacking the knowledge or wisdom that comes with age. | He’s hardly out of the shell, yet he thinks he can run the company better than anyone else. |
| Come Out of One’s Shell | To become more outgoing or sociable after a period of shyness or introversion. | After joining the drama club, Maria really came out of her shell and started making new friends. |
| Be Headstrong | To be stubborn or determined, often ignoring advice or the opinions of others. | Despite all the warnings, he was headstrong and went ahead with his risky business venture. |
| Have a Strong Head | To not be easily affected by alcohol, able to consume liquor without getting drunk quickly. | Even after several drinks, Tom still had a strong head and wasn’t feeling the effects of the alcohol. |
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