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backseat driver
→ a passenger who offers unwanted driving advice
Example: "You're driving too close to the car in front ofus." - "Don't be a backseat driver!"
(to) bite one's tongue
→ to not say what one is really thinking; to resist saying something one wants to say
Example: Mary doesn't like her husband's snacking habits, but she tries to bite her tongue.
(to) doze off
→ to fall asleep
Example: Matt stayed up so late doing his homework, he ended up dozing off in class.
got it
→ I understand; do you understand
Example 1: "Take a right at the light and go three blocks. The restaurant will be on your right." - " Got it."
Example 2: "You can borrow my car, but bring it back by 9. Got it?" "Got it."
(to) grab a bite
→ to get something quick to eat
Example: Let's meet at 7 o'clock and grab a bite before the concert.
(to) hang a left / a right
→ to turn left / right
Example: Hang a right at the next stoplight and you'll see the Whole Foods on your right.
(to) hop on
→ to get on a road
Example: If you're going downtown, hop on the highway. It's the fastest way.
(to) know something like the back of one's hand
→ to know very well (said most often about streets or places)
Example: We don't need to bring a map with us. I know Boston like the back of my hand.
(to) make a pit stop
→ to make a quick stop, usually to use the bathroom or to get something to eat
Example: "Would you mind making a pit stop? After drinking so much coffee, I need to use the bathroom."
(to) make good time
→ to travel efficiently; to get somewhere in less time than expected
Example: It's noon and we're already in Pennsylvania? We're making good time!
(to) take a wrong turn
→ to turn where one shouldn't have
Example: We were headed to Manhattan, but we took a wrong turn and ended up in Brooklyn.
(to) turn off
→ to exit the highway
Example: I think we're going the wrong way. Turn off here and we'll check the map.
I can't help myself
→ I can't stop myself; I can't resist
Example: "Stop telling me how to drive!" -"Sorry, I can't help myself."
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