Phrases & Expressions

Individuals who share similar tastes and outlook and so tend to stick together.

• Birds of a feather flock together, so they became friends quickly.
• Those two are birds of a feather; they both love fast cars.

To speak angrily to someone because of something they did wrong (informal).

• The boss chewed him out for being late again.
• My dad chewed me out when I broke the window.

A phrase used to wish divine protection or favor upon someone.

• God bless you for your kindness.
• God bless this new venture.

Used to accept an offer or agree to an arrangement.

• You'll cook dinner every night for a month if I help you with your homework? Okay, it's a deal!
• If you rake all the leaves in the yard, I'll do the dishes. — It's a deal!

To stop arguing or fighting and become friends again.

• The two countries decided to make peace.
• It's time to make peace with your past.

To make polite conversation about unimportant things.

• He finds it hard to make small talk.
• We made small talk while waiting.

To tease or pursue someone or something in a way that involves a lot of chasing and escaping.

• The police played cat and mouse with the suspect for weeks.
• They were just playing cat and mouse, not really trying to catch him.

Kind actions done spontaneously for others.

• She performed random acts of kindness for strangers.
• Every year, a special day celebrates random acts of kindness.

A lot of anger or worry about something that is not important.

• Their argument was just a storm in a teacup.
• The whole fuss about the new logo was a storm in a teacup.

To indicate interest in someone on a dating app by sliding your finger to the right.

• If you like the profile, swipe right.
• He swiped right on her picture immediately.