Blackbook [ IDIOMS ] Page 111

[00:00.10] Be born with a silver spoon in the mouth.

[00:02.70] Be born into a wealthy or privileged family.

[00:07.48] Be down with.

[00:09.86] Suffering from an illness or ailment.

[00:13.60] Be glad to see the back of.

[00:16.77] Be happy when a person leaves or when something unpleasant is over.

[00:22.34] Be going places.

[00:25.26] To be talented and successful; to have a promising future.

[00:30.32] Be hard hit.

[00:33.25] To be severely affected by something unpleasant.

[00:37.51] Be hard up.

[00:39.89] To have very little money; to be financially struggling.

[00:44.66] Be in force.

[00:47.59] To be in effect or valid; to have authority or power.

[00:52.12] Be in someone's shoes.

[00:55.55] To face the same situation as another person; to understand their perspective.

[01:02.22] Be in the air.

[01:04.84] When an emotion or idea is on everyone's mind; when something is under consideration or yet to be settled.

[01:12.59] Be in the red.

[01:15.48] To be in a loss or debt; to have a negative financial balance.

[01:20.55] Be in two minds.

[01:23.46] Unable to decide; to hold conflicting opinions or be undecided about something.

[01:30.64] Be left stranded.

[01:33.27] Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem or lack of transportation.

[01:39.41] Be like chalk and cheese.

[01:42.33] To be absolutely different; to have nothing in common.

[01:47.11] Be off.

[01:49.51] To go away; to depart.

[01:52.69] Be on a high alert.

[01:55.87] To be watchful and ready to take action; to be extremely vigilant.

[02:01.45] Be on the air.

[02:04.12] To be broadcast over the radio or on television.

[02:08.65] Be on the breadline.

[02:11.56] To be very poor; to have a meager income.

[02:16.33] Be on the square.

[02:18.78] To act and speak honestly; to be fair and just.

[02:23.29] Be out of order.

[02:26.47] Referring to a device that is not working properly or at all.

[02:31.78] Be over the moon.

[02:34.70] To be very pleased about something; to be extremely happy.

[02:39.74] Be under no illusions.

[02:42.95] To be fully aware of the true state of affairs; to have no false beliefs or misconceptions.

[02:50.39] Be under somebody's thumb.

[02:53.57] To be controlled by someone completely; to be under someone's control or influence.

[03:00.48] Be wet behind the ears.

[03:03.66] To be young and inexperienced; lacking in knowledge or maturity.

[03:09.50] Be worlds apart.

[03:12.15] To be very different; to have significant differences or contrasts.

[03:18.03] Bear down.

[03:20.41] To move quickly towards someone in a determined and threatening way; to exert pressure or force.

[03:27.58] Bear fruit.

[03:30.52] To produce positive results; to yield desired outcomes.

[03:35.57] Bear garden.

[03:38.24] A place of noise and disturbance; a chaotic or unruly environment.