Idioms ( 2 )

Was my face red!: I was very embarrassed.
"When I got to the meeting I noticed that I was wearing one black sockand one brown one. Was my face red!"


wet behind the ears: inexperienced and naive.
"Don't include Fred as part of the bargaining team. He's just startedworking here and is still too wet behind the ears."

What for?: Why?
A: "Come here for a minute. I need you."B: "What for?"

What's up?: What's new? What's happening?
"Hi, Dave. What's up?"

a quick study: someone who learns new things quickly and easily.
A: "Annie seems to be doing well at her new job."B: "I'm not surprised. She's a quick study."

Kind of: rather; more or less; a little.
"I'm feeling kind of hungry. I think I'll make myself a sandwich."



Know something inside out: know/understand something thoroughly.
"If you have a question about grammar, ask Dr. Martin. She knows grammar inside out."

A snap: something that's very easy to do.
A: "Is your job difficult?"B: "No, actually it's a snap. In fact, it's so easy that it's a little bit boring."

Step on it!: Hurry up!
"Step on it! The taxi will be here at any time and you're not even dressed!"


Run-down: (1) not well; weak; fatigued.
"Are you eating regularly and getting enough sleep? You look run-down."