Phrases & Expressions

(Slang) To eat too much food, often in a greedy way.

• I made a pig of myself by eating four slices of pie.
• Of course you could eat another hamburger, but you don't want to make a pig of yourself.

To pretend that something is true, especially as a game.

• The children love to make believe they are superheroes.
• Let's make believe we're on a pirate ship.

to change or improve the appearance of something or someone completely

• They made over the old house.
• The stylist made her over for the show.

Doing something with very little money, often by being careful or finding cheap options.

• They traveled around Europe on the cheap.
• We managed to furnish the apartment on the cheap.

To taste good to someone, especially food or drink.

• The chef's new dish aims to please the palate.
• This wine will surely please the palate.

To stretch your arm over something to get or touch something on the other side.

• Can you reach across and get the salt?
• He reached across the table to shake my hand.

Used to say that a situation has not changed and is still boring or predictable.

• Same old. Just the usual routine.
• "How's work?" "Oh, same old, same old."

To do or say something that harms your own cause or interests.

• By complaining, he shot himself in the foot.
• He shot himself in the foot by revealing the secret.

To choose not to participate in something, like a game or activity.

• I'm going to sit this round out.
• He decided to sit out the competition.

To lie or sit with your arms and legs spread out in a relaxed way.

• He sprawled out on the floor to watch TV.
• Sprawl out and relax after a long day.