Phrases & Expressions

Completely and intensely in love with someone.

• During the first years of their marriage, they were head over heels in love.
• Sara is head over heels in love with Mark, but he doesn't even know her name.

To upset or annoy someone by mentioning something that person is sensitive about.

• You hit a nerve when you mentioned her past.
• His comment really hit a nerve.

To begin studying seriously, especially for an exam.

• Ted partied all weekend; on Sunday night he decided it was time to hit the books.
• Hit the books! I know you have a test tomorrow.

To go to bed, often because you are tired.

• I'm tired, I'm going to hit the hay.
• It's late, time to hit the hay.

To go to bed, often because you are tired.

• I'm going to hit the sack early tonight.
• After dinner, I hit the sack.

Used to express anger or shock at someone's rude or disrespectful behavior.

• How dare you come into my room without knocking!
• How dare you say that!

Used to express strong agreement with what has just been said.

• "It would be amazing to win a million dollars in the lottery." — "I'll say!"
• "Wasn't that movie fantastic?" — "I'll say!"

in a difficult situation

• I'm in a pickle.
• He's in a real pickle.

To be heard but not paid attention to; information is ignored or forgotten quickly.

• My advice went in one ear and out the other.
• He never listens; it's all in one ear and out the other.

Informed about the latest developments or decisions.

• Please keep me in the loop about the project's progress.
• She's always in the loop on company news.