IDIOM 1 - ahead of ones time Meaning: In advance of current ideas and trends Sentence Usage: Some people describe

Albert Einstein was a physicist ahead of time. IDIOM 2 - beat around the bush Meaning: To talk about a topic too indirectly or cautiously; to take a long time getting to the main idea Sentence Usage: Please stop beating around the bush and get to the point! IDIOM 3 - can of worms Meaning: A difficult problem which produce additional problems Sentence Usage: Max couldn't tell Mary the truth. He knew it would open a can of worms. IDIOM 4 - elbow grease Meaning: hard work or physical effort Sentence Usage: The floor is very dirty. It will take some elbow grease to get it clean. IDIOM 5 - face the music Meaning: To confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions Sentence Usage: The police are here to arrest Max. I guess it's time for him to face the music. IDIOM 6 fill someones shoes

Meaning: To do someone's job; to assume someone's role Sentence Usage: It will be very difficult to fill Max's shoes when he retires. IDIOM 7 - get the hang of Meaning: To become accustomed to; to learn how to do or use something Sentence Usage: When I moved to England, it took me a few days to get the hang of driving on the left side of the road. IDIOM 8 - off the cuff Meaning: Without preparation Sentence Usage: at the award ceremony his speech was completely off the cuff. IDIOM 9 - rock the boat Meaning: To go against the status quo Sentence Usage: The Companys policies are unethical, but if you rock the boat, you'll get fired. IDIOM 10 - zero in on Meaning: To focus on; to direct attention to Sentence Usage: John zeroed in on the problem and immediately found a solution.