hoot it up
To have a good time at a party or get-together, especially a loud, lively or excited event.
Time & daily life · Nhịp sống 403
Mornings, deadlines missed, and the rhythm of ordinary days.
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I before E, except after C
In English words that contain the letters I and E together, the I tends to come before the E (ie), except in cases when the two are preceded by the letter C, in which case the E comes before the I (cei).
I've got your number
To have someone figured out, so they can't fool you.
if you can't do the time, don't do the crime
One should not carry out an action if one is unwilling to handle the consequences.
if you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas
Spending time with undesirable individuals will cause one to acquire their undesirable traits.
Indian time
A notional /cultural system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Indians (Native American Culture), and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often very early or very tardy.
island time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to islanders (e.g. Hawaiians or Fijians), and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
it is what it is
This challenging circumstance is simply a fact, to be accepted or dealt with.
it takes a heap of living to make a house a home
A house is simply a physical structure and does not count as a home until significant events in the inhabitants' lives have occurred there over a substantial period of time, and they have developed an emotional bond to the house and its immediate environs.
it takes a lot of living to make a house a home
Synonym of it takes a heap of living to make a house a home.
it takes all sorts
Ellipsis of it takes all sorts to make a world.
it's a man's world
Society is organized in a manner that gives preferential status to males; most positions of authority are occupied by men.
it's in the bag
Certain to be won or achieved; a sure thing.
jamaican time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Jamaicans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
Jewish Standard time
A notional system of time or time zone which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Jewish people, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
kenyan time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Kenyans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
lay aside
To reserve (something, especially money) for future use; to save as a backup.
lie over
To be deferred to a future occasion.
life is like a box of chocolates
Life is full of surprises; you never know what will happen next.
like one o'clock
Very quickly or vigorously.
like the new time
Furiously or vigorously, repeatedly.
listen out
To listen attentively for something expected.
live fast, die young
An individual who chooses to live an exciting but dangerous lifestyle risks dying prematurely.
live for
To deeply enjoy or be fulfilled by something esteemed as very important in one's life.
live in
To reside on the premises of one's employer (used especially of domestic staff such as nannies, cooks, maids, etc.)
live like a king
To live in luxury, in costly and comfortable surroundings.
live out
To not reside on the premises of one's employer (used especially of domestic staff such as nannies, cooks, maids, etc.)
live through
To survive a difficult period or event
live together
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see live, together.
live with oneself
To have a clear conscience, free of guilt or regret.
liven up
To improve a person's mood by making them more energetic.
loll around
To waste time by relaxing, sitting, reclining and being lazy.
look ahead
To consider the future, to anticipate future events.
look ahead to
To plan for the future; to look forward to something; to be excited for something happening in the future.
look in on
To check that (someone or something) is okay or that a process is continuing appropriately; to check up on; to monitor (someone) through brief, often surreptitious checks.
make hay
Productive or successful in a short time.
man it out
To brazen out a period of difficulty and man up through it; to remain steadfast through a situation.
micronesian time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Micronesians, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
modern as next week
Thoroughly modern; completely up to date.
morning impaired
Unable to think clearly or get moving in the morning.
morning prayers
A military briefing session held in the morning.
morning tent
An involuntary erection present when waking up.
mumbo jumbo
Meaningless or confusing talk; total nonsense.
my watch has ended
Used to indicate that one's duties or tenure in a position have ended.
ngày nảy ngày nay
nowadays; in this day and age
nhà sạch thì mát, bát sạch ngon cơm
it is important to be clean and tidy
nigerian time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Nigerians, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
old as time
That has been around forever.
old habits die hard
Established habits are difficult to change.
old sins have long shadows
Past misdeeds are liable to return to haunt a person.
on the earie
Listening or eavesdropping; staying alert for news.
once a man, twice a child
A man is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when he deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state.
once a thief, always a thief
A person found to have stolen another's property will always be marked as a thief.
once a woman, twice a child
A woman is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when she deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state.
once an adult and twice a child
Alternative form of once an adult, twice a child.
once an adult, twice a child
One is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when one deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state.
one's time is one's own
A time when one’s work or efforts have not been exchanged as one’s labor time in the framework of industrial capitalism.
opportunity makes the thief
People are more likely to steal something if presented with a convenient opportunity to do so.
other days, other ways
People of the past thought and acted differently.
out like a light
Asleep or unconscious, particularly if this has occurred suddenly and the sleep is deep.