When two or more people hit it off, they like each other and quickly become good friends. Examples of use: 1. The girls met on holiday and hit it off immediately. 2. We didn't hit it off when we first met, but we became good friends later. 3. My husband and I hit it off [...]
To frown on, or frown upon something, is to disapprove of it: to believe that it is wrong and that it should not be done. Examples of use: 1. Having an untidy garden is frowned upon in our neighbourhood. 2. Using your mobile phone in hospital is frowned upon. 3. I don't like visiting my [...]
To have words with someone is to argue with them or scold them. Examples of use: 1. She had words with her step-father two years ago, and they haven't spoken since. 2. If they keep parking their car in my parking space I'm going to have words with them. 3. If her child doesn't stop [...]
To talk over something (or talk something over), is to discuss a problem or situation with someone. Examples of use: 1. I have been offered a job in Japan. I need to talk it over with my husband and children. 2. Richard: I don't know what to do about my mother. She is old, and [...]
To invite over somebody (or invite somebody over) is to ask them if they would like to visit you at your home. To invite around / round somebody or invite somebody around / round has the same meaning. Examples of use: 1. James invited us over for tea and cakes. 2. Why don't you [...]
If someone has a heart of gold they are a very kind and generous person. Examples of use: 1. My grandmother's neighbour has a heart of gold. She helps my grandmother with her shopping and visits her every day. 2. He looks and acts like a very grumpy old man, but he has a heart [...]
To live down something (or live something down) is to stop feeling embarrassed about something you have done, or a mistake you have made. Examples of use: 1. He forgot to moor the boat properly. It will be a long time before he lives that down! 2. A. I feel so stupid for falling over [...]
