1. The ball in their court
Definition
The ball is in someone's court
The moment when someone has the responsibility of taking the action or making the next action.
Note: This idiom originates from the game of tennis. One player cannot take action until the other player hits the ball to their side of the court.
example sentences
— I filled out the application and provided all the information they asked for so now the ball's in their court and all I can do is wait.
— I sent the agreement over for them to sign so the ball is now in their court.
— I called a girl I met in school playground last night and left a message, So the ball is in her court now, what I can do is wait.
2. a new brand to this.
I am a new brant to this, I need to a favor , because I have a lot to learn.
3. blow off steam meaning
Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong?
You sleep through your alarm and then you're late for work. You forget to bring your lunch and you don't have time before a meeting to go buy a sandwich. The meeting is a disaster that lasts almost five hours. Then you have a two-hour commute home because there was an accident on the highway.
How do you feel?
Probably tense, frustrated, angry, tired and ready to scream! Well, if you are alone in the car then go ahead and scream to blow off some steam! When you get home, lace up your running shoes to blow off some more steam.
Idiom notes:
To blow off steam means you release your stress or frustration, especially when this pressure has increased over a period of time. As the pressure builds inside, you feel like you have to release it so that you can feel calmer and relax.
As we know, idioms have figurative meanings not literal meanings. So, your head won't literally explode like the tea kettle in the image above. But this idiom describes the idea that when a lot of steam build up inside some type of machine or a tea kettle that's boiling water, there will be an explosion if some of the pressure is not released.
examples
- Have a long day at work, I'd like to go for a run to blow off steam.
- My favorite way to blow off steam after studying for eaxm by palying vedio games.
- It's weird but I blow off steam by painting, It's something about the way it helps me express my emotions.
- My boss was about to meltdown when his computer was crashed, He blow off steam by taking my laptop and yelling at me to go to try fix this.
4. Couch potato
Notes:
This idiom is informal and uses humor to describe someone who tries to avoid physical activity or being outdoors.
A couch is another word for sofa. Both words mean the same thing, a piece of furniture that seats a few people.
Sentences example:
- I used to be a couch potato, but getting outside and doing some gardening make me feel happier and healthier.
- My wife has been a couch potato since her mother passed away and I think she may need some help for depression.
- My sister is a couch potato, She's pratically glued to couch with her popcorn bowl.
5. From a to Z
This idiom means every detail or step of something from start to finsih.
from A to Z:
- the entire range of something
- including every step from start to finish
- completely, to include everything and every detail
- all the facts or information about something
Sentences example
- We asked teacher what would be on the test and she said she should know everything she discussed this semester from A to Z.
- Before I go out in the evening my father reminds me of every possible scenario that can go wrong from A to Z. It's so annoying.