Phrases & Expressions

A popular online persona representing an idealized woman focused on self-care, healthy habits, and productivity.

• Her morning routine is very 'that girl'.
• She inspires many with her 'that girl' lifestyle.

Used to say that it is impossible to explain why different people like different things.

• Ted likes to put sugar on his spaghetti — I guess there's no accounting for taste.
• Tiffany has a tattoo of a squirrel on her leg — there's no accounting for taste.

To become extremely angry or upset and lose control.

• My dad will throw a fit if he sees this mess.
• She threw a fit when her flight was cancelled.

To give secret information or a warning to someone.

• He tipped me off about the job opening.
• A friend tipped her off that the shop was having a big sale.

So large or important that its failure would cause major problems for others.

• The bank was considered too big to fail.
• Is any company truly too big to fail?

Acting as if you are better or more important than others.

• He thinks he's too cool for school.
• She acts too cool for school and never joins our games.

When too many people work on the same task, the result will be of poor quality.

• After Bob and Susan edited Nicole's college applications, they were worse than when she started — too many cooks spoil the broth.
• You don't need to help — we have enough people already and too many cooks spoil the broth.

To boast about your own abilities or achievements.

• He's always tooting his own horn about his success.
• She never toots her own horn, even though her work is excellent.

The highest price for something; a lot of money.

• Nicole paid top dollar for a shirt at a designer shop.
• Wait until those jeans go on sale — why pay top dollar?

To express something in a skilful and often elegant way.

• She can turn a phrase like no one else.
• He is a gifted writer who really knows how to turn a phrase.