Après-ski »
A place "after skiing". Typically a bar or pub where people go after a day on the slopes to ease off and meet other people.
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brown bread »
Bread with a brown colour as distinct from white bread, wholemeal, granary or other specific types of bread.
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double Dutch »
A game of jump rope with two ropes and frequently two jumpers.
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go apeshit »
To behave in an extreme manner; to act without restraint, especially by becoming explosively angry.
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go out with »
Often in hopes that the relationship will become more longterm as in definition 1.
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jump rope »
The activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends held in the hands of the jumper, or alternately, held by two other participants. Often used for athletic training and among schoolchildren. Variations involve speed, chants, varied rope and jumper movement patterns, multiple jumpers and/or multiple ropes.
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kiss of death »
Something that may seem good and favourable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc.
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on at »
to pester; to irritate; to annoy
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on the ropes »
Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.
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on the ropes »
Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
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peel grapes »
To perform a menial task, eliminating trivial inconveniences.
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reach for the stars »
To have high hopes, to be ambitious.
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set of pipes »
A wind instrument incorporating multiple pipes, such as a panpipe or bagpipe.
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set of pipes »
Voice for singing.
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sour grapes »
A putting down or expression of disdain about something that one desires but cannot have.
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surprise surprise »
An indication that the unsurprising happened, especially contrary to someone's hopes or assertions.
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tempest in a teapot »
A major fuss over a trivial matter.
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tempus fugit »
time flies (used as an alternative to this phrase)."Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.
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throw shapes »
To act tough or put up a front. For example, to threaten a person by making "karate chops" at them, without actually doing harm or knowing karate.
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thumb a ride »
To flag or signal a passing vehicle in hopes of securing passage.
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urban fabric »
The physical aspect of urbanism, emphasizing building types, thoroughfares, open space, frontages, and streetscapes; while excluding without prejudice to this useful term, environmental, functional, economic and sociocultural aspects.
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wet blanket »
A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.
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