steam up something (or steam something up) – if a surface such as a mirror or a window steams up, or if something steams it up, it becomes covered with steam (very small drops of water). Examples of use: 1. The bathroom mirror always steams up when I have a bath. 2. It was so [...]
To zonk out is to fall asleep very quickly, or to pass out* because of exhaustion, alcohol or drugs. *pass out – become unconscious Informal English / slang. Examples of use: 1. After a long walk on the beach, the dog zonked out in his bed. 2. The children ran around in the garden [...]
To zone out is to stop thinking about anything, or to stop being interested in what is happening around you, especially because you are tired or bored. North American slang. Examples of use: 1. The party was so boring that she sat in a chair and zoned out. 2. I'm sorry, what did you [...]
A shopaholic is a person who loves shopping so much they are addicted to it: they can't stop shopping. Informal English. Examples of use: 1. I love shopping. I'm a shopaholic! 2. They wouldn't have so many debts if his wife wasn't a shopaholic. 3. Film title: Confessions of a Shopaholic. 4. News headline: [...]
To blurt out something (or blurt something out) is to say something suddenly and impulsively, especially because you are nervous or excited. Examples of use: 1. She suddenly turned round and blurted out, "I love you!". 2. As she was getting into the taxi he blurted out, "I'm your real father". 3. He couldn't help [...]
To fish out something (or fish something out) is to pull someone or something out of water, or take something out of a bag, pocket or other container, especially after searching for it. Informal English. Examples of use: 1. He fished out his business card and handed it to me. 2. She fished out a [...]
To huddle up is to move closer to other people, or to keep your arms and legs very close to your body, usually because you are cold or frightened Examples of use: 1. Our hotel room was freezing so we huddled up in front of the fire. 2. Lost in the snow storm, they huddled [...]
