This is a common expression we use in English to mean that someone is at a bad point in their life.The Definition is: To reach the lowest point, or level. Or, to be in a really bad situation.Examples:Last year I lost my job, my house, and my wife left me. I really hit rock bottom.The company has hit rock bottom. The only thing left to do is close.Basically, … [Read more...] about English expression – Hit rock bottom
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English expression – keep under wraps
If you keep something under wraps you keep it a secret, or concealed from someone. In other words, you keep it to yourself. You don't want other people to know about something important.Another similar expression is to keep your mouth shut.It is a common English expression and you should try to use it when you speak English.ExamplesMan: Have you heard the … [Read more...] about English expression – keep under wraps
English expression – Kick the bucket
If someone kicks the bucket they die, or pass away. It is an informal expression but is used quite frequently in English.Be careful when you use this expression as it is quite informal. Use it to talk about people you don't know.Don't use this expression to talk about a death if someone is upset or grieving.Examples:Did you hear about old Mr Jones? He … [Read more...] about English expression – Kick the bucket
English expression – Rub up the wrong way
This is another common English expression that we use on a regular basis.If you rub someone up the wrong way you bother, irritate, annoy them.You piss someone off. You get under their skin. Maybe it is something you say. Maybe it is something you do. In any case. You irritate the other person.I remember when I was a child that I always used to rub my sisters up … [Read more...] about English expression – Rub up the wrong way
English expression – make ends meet
To make ends meet is an English expression that means that you have, or earn enough money to meet your basic needs and expenses.Like a lot of people, I live from pay check to pay check. I don't earn much money so every month can be a struggle.I have trouble to save money. It is not easy for me to put food on the table. Times are tough.Examples:Joe's salary is … [Read more...] about English expression – make ends meet