” Make a splash “
Meaning: To act or do something that gets you a lot of attention.
Meaning: To act or do something that gets you a lot of attention.
يلفت الأنظار إليه بقيامه بشيئ ما
- Recently, Indian actresses started moving to Hollywood to make a splash in American productions.
” Swim against the tide “
Meaning: When someone does not follow the majority.
لا يقلد البقية، يفعل شيئ ما بطريقته
- The greatest men throughout history have achieved success by swimming against the tide.
” Catch some rays “
Meaning: To spend time outside in the sun.
يقضي الوقت تحت أشعة الشمس، يتشمس
- I skipped my last class at school today to go to the beach and catch some rays.
” Dog days of summer “
Meaning: The warmest and most humid days.
أيام الصيف الحارة
- I feel sorry for road construction crews that have to work during the dog days of summer.
” To have alligator arms “
Meaning: To be a stingy person, not generous with money.
نقوله عن شخص بخيل لا ينفق المال
- My uncle never wanted to pay for food, so I started calling him alligator arms because he must have trouble reaching his wallet in his pocket.