Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
having a whale of a time
Meaning
enjoying yourself greatly
Example
We had **a whale of a time** at the beach yesterday.
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head back to
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
Let’s **head back to** the office after lunch.
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head off
Meaning
to prevent something from happening
Example
Early communication can **head off** most misunderstandings.
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head off for
Meaning
to depart for a destination
Example
We’ll **head off for** the airport at 5 a.m.
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head off to
Meaning
to leave for a particular place
Example
We should **head off to** the venue by noon.
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head out
Meaning
to leave for a destination
Example
Let’s **head out** before the traffic gets heavy.
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head over heels
Meaning
deeply in love
Example
He fell **head over heels** for her the moment they met.
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head to head
Meaning
to be in direct competition or disagreement
Example
The two leaders went **head to head** in the debate.
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head up
Meaning
to lead a team or project
Example
Priya will **head up** the new outreach campaign.
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hear it through the grapevine
Meaning
to hear a rumor or unofficial news
Example
I **heard it through the grapevine** that they broke up.
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hear someone out
Meaning
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
Example
Please **hear me out** before you make a decision.
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Hear something on the grapevine
Meaning
To hear gossip or unofficial news.
Example
I **heard on the grapevine** that she’s leaving the company.
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hear something straight from the horse's mouth
Meaning
to hear something directly from the original or most reliable source
Example
I heard it **straight from the horse's mouth** that the event is canceled.
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hear something through the grapevine
Meaning
to hear news or rumors indirectly
Example
I **heard through the grapevine** that they are getting married.
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Heart full of gratitude
Meaning
Deeply thankful and appreciative.
Example
She spoke with a **heart full of gratitude** for her teachers.
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heart in one’s mouth
Meaning
to feel extreme fear or anxiety
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** as I waited for the results.
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heart in your mouth
Meaning
to feel extremely anxious or scared
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** when the plane started shaking.
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heart of gold
Meaning
a very kind and generous person
Example
My grandmother has a **heart of gold**.
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heart of stone
Meaning
to be unkind or without compassion
Example
She must have a **heart of stone** to ignore that crying child.
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heart sinks
Meaning
to feel disappointed or sad suddenly
Example
My **heart sank** when I saw the exam result.
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heart skips a beat
Meaning
to feel excited or nervous because of love
Example
Every time he smiles, her **heart skips a beat**.
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heart-to-heart
Meaning
an honest and open conversation between friends
Example
We had a **heart-to-heart** last night about everything.
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heartbroken
Meaning
very sad and emotionally hurt
Example
He was **heartbroken** when his pet died.
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helicopter parent
Meaning
a parent who is overly involved in their child’s life
Example
She’s a bit of a **helicopter parent**, always watching over her kids.