Keithohare

To be right up my alley = to be in line with my interests and preferences.

I love this fitness blog because I work out a lot, so it’s right up my alley 


My go-to website = the one I visit the most often and rely on the most.

When it comes to learning English, Youtube is my go-to-website 


To be a gold mine = to have a lot of valuable information or resources

Youtube is a gold mine of useful videos to learn English 


To be a godsend = to be very helpful to you when you most need it, like a gift from heaven.

I was desperate for a place to find some good training videos, and this website has been a godsend to me

Websites

To be a scatterbrain = to be forgetful or absent-minded

My maths teacher is a real scatterbrain, she always forgets what homework she has given us.


To have a memory like a sieve /sɪv/ = to forget things easily and quickly.

I have a memory like a sieve, I can’t even remember what I had for dinner last night!


To fall through the cracks = to be forgotten by a system

Too many children with disabilities fall through the cracks in the education system. Then they can’t find a job because they have no qualifications.


To be on another planet = to be forgetful or absent-minded (living in your own world).

My sister left her keys in her flat yesterday and was locked out. I think she is on another planet sometimes.

Forgetting

To be full of twists and turns = to have sudden and surprising changes

This film has such a good story, the plot is full of twists and turns, and you never know what is going to happen next.


To be a flop  =  To be a failure (for a film) 

Unfortunately, the latest movie in the Marvel series was a total flop, fans hated it and it didn’t make much money.


To steal the show = To perform better than anyone else in the film

Brad Pitt's performance in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' really stole the show for me.


The plot thickens = the situation in which the story becomes more complicated or suspenseful.  

I thought I knew who the killer was, but then the plot thickened and I was completely surprised by the ending.

Movies

To be tickled pink = to be very happy 

I was tickled pink when I finally managed to pass my IELTS test.



To be in your element  =  to be in a situation that you like and where you can perform well

I am really in my element when I am playing the guitar, I just let go and can really express my feelings well. 



To be music to my ears = to be something you are very pleased to hear 

The news of the Manchester United winning the Premier League was music to my ears



To be like a dog with two tails =  to be very happy about something  

After getting accepted to his dream university, my friend was like a dog with two tails

Happiness

To curb loneliness  = to reduce the feeling of being alone
Many retired people keep pet dogs to curb their loneliness


To keep you company  = to be with you so you are not alone
My grandmother had a pet cat to keep her company after my grandad past away (=died)


A sense of well-being = a feeling of being happy and well
Some pets nowadays are called ‘emotional support animals’ because they can help give their owners a sense of well-being.


To mingle with others = to meet and socialise with other people
Many young people get a pet dog, so they can mingle with others in the park and make new friends.

Pets And Animals

off-the-peg clothes = all standard sizes, not specially made for you
I usually wear off-the-peg clothes as they are cheaper than tailor-made ones.
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To fit like a glove = to fit perfectly 
I love this dress as it fits like a glove
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To wear in (for new clothes, e.g. shoes, jacket) = to wear something new until it feels comfortable
The only problem with new shoes is that they take a few days to wear in.
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To follow the dress code = to wear clothes according to the rules (at work or school)
As a teacher, I don’t have to follow a strict dress code, but I need to be smart
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To go for = to choose
When I buy shirts, I usually go for long-sleeved ones

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