Idioms

Idiom: “when fish fly”

Meaning: Something that will never images

happen.

Example:

Veronica: I’ll buy a pink dress tomorrow.

Elena: Yeah, right! You’ll buy a pink dress when fish fly!

 

Idiom: “money pit”

Meaning: A business, a project or a possession (a house, a car) that

requires more and more money with little hope of profit. images (2)

Example:

Veronica: See this new car? It’s a money pit! I have to take it to the mechanic every week….

Elena: Why don’t you get rid of it and take the subway like everybody else?

 

Idiom: “a fat cat”

Meaning: A very rich and powerful personimages (1)

Example:

Veronica: Look at that guy’s car! It’s a Ferrari!

Elena: He’s a fat cat for sure.