Creative communication with idioms

End of story - there’s no more to be said Example; I’m done with you, end of story. Old hat - old-fashioned Example; His writing skills are old-hat. Face the music - accept the bad effects of one’s actions Example; It’s time to face the music. Mad as a hatter - totally mad, crazy Example; He became mad as a hatter when his family left him. Keen as mustard - very enthusiastic Example; I like students who are as keen as mustard. Upper crust- society superior Example; His job is of the upper crust. Quality time - Time during which one focuses on or dedicates oneself to a person or activity Example; I need to spend quality time with my dog. Save face - avoid embarrassment Example; She didn’t speak out to save face. Lie low - keep oneself or one’s plans hidden; bide one’s time to act Example; I think we need to lie low for a while. Fetch - good Example; That sweater you’re wearing is so fetch. The full monty - complete, the whole thing Example; I want you to give me the full monty about this subject. All agog- excited, in high spirits Example; The cheerleaders are all agog for the next football game. Like billy-O - an extreme standard of comparison Example; She cried like billy-O when her father died. A wide berth - a goodly distance, avoid Example; You should give a wide berth to Maria, she can be a bad influence on you. Het up - agitated Example; Don’t get so het up, everything will be fine. My old china - my lovely friend Example; Ana has been my old china since first grade. Compiled by Dennis Agaba

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Creative communication with idioms