Home to roost Originally uploaded by waɪ.tiː If something comes home to roost, it means that something you did or said in the past comes back and causes problems for you. For example:- He wrote some stupid things on the forum and now those remarks have come home to roost. It's sometimes used with chickens, […]

There's more than one way to cross the ice! Originally uploaded by 2-Dog-Farm The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this photo of Lizzy (the dog) lying on a sheet of ice, was chillax. Chillax is a mix of the words "chill out" and "relax".

Monkey Business Originally uploaded by waɪ.tiː Monkey business is an idiom used to describe silly behaviour or dishonest behaviour. This is of course not a monkey, it's a monk, but it's definitely silly.

Sour Grapes Originally uploaded by waɪ.tiː Sour grapes is an idiomatic expression that originated in the Aesop Fable "The Fox and the Grapes". It refers to envious behaviour, especially when someone pretends not care for something just because they can't have it. Of course this photo is of a bowl of grapes, but believe me, […]

High and Dry Originally uploaded by waɪ.tiː If you leave someone high and dry it means you're leaving them unsupported and helpless, or without any money. In this photo you can take it literally as the water has receded and left Captain Blaubar high and dry.

Crack up Originally uploaded by waɪ.tiː To crack up has several different meanings:- From the Free Dictionary:- 1. To praise highly: He was simply not the genius he was cracked up to be.2.a. To damage or wreck (a vehicle or vessel): crack up a plane; crack up a boat.b. To wreck a vehicle in an […]