I'm ready to go running this morning! I’m feeling as fit as a fiddle.” What does "fit as a fiddle" mean?
to be very healthy and strong: My grandmother's 89, but she's as fit as a fiddle.
Brian, you need to take a break before you burn yourself out." What does "burn out" mean?
extreme tiredness usually caused by working too much: Stop working so hard - you'll burn yourself out.
Losing to a younger player was a bitter pill to swallow. What does "a bitter pill (to swallow)" mean?
something that is very unpleasant but must be accepted: Losing to a younger player was a bitter pill to swallow.
Look, there's no need to labour the point - I made a mistake - I admit it! What does 'labour the point' mean?
to try too hard to express an idea, feeling, or opinion, repeating it when this is not necessary. Explaining or discussing something at excessive length
I am definitely going to be black and blue tomorrow after playing hockey." What does "black and blue" mean?
with dark marks on your skin caused by being hit or having an accident. His arm was black and blue.
Even at 83, he is alive and kicking and is actively pursuing his interests. What does "alive and kicking" mean?
Something (or someone) that’s (still) functioning in a good way. My grandmother is still alive and kicking at 89 years old. She never slows down!
Don't beat around the bush - get to the point! What does 'beat about/around the bush' mean?
to avoid talking about what is important: Stop beating about the bush. What's he done?
The discussion kept going round in circles. What does "go/run round in circles" mean?
going round in circles = continuing to talk about - or going back to - the same idea without moving the discussion on
I don’t think I'm going to the party. I’m feeling a bit under the weather.” What does "under the weather" mean?
Under the weather refers to being unwell, typically with a cold or other small sickness
It was such a long story that I soon lost the thread. What does "LOSE THE THREAD" mean?
= forgetting what you were talking about; bringing irrelevant ideas into the discussion It was such a long story that I soon lost the thread.
Anxiety, especially when you're in front of a lot of people, can lead to a dry mouth and stumbling over your words.What does "stumble over one's words" mean?
stumbling over your words = making mistakes while speaking, often caused by a lack of vocabulary, which can cause hesitation, repetition or mispronunciation.
I’m sorry, but no matter how much water I drink, I can’t get rid of this frog in my throat.” What does "get rid of this frog in my throat" mean?
difficulty speaking because your throat feels dry <I had a frog in my throat, and I had to clear my throat several times before I could answer>
Mike was very excited, talking a mile a minute. What does 'a mile a minute' mean?
to speak very quickly: Mike was very excited, talking a mile a minute.