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across town
→ on the other side of town
Example: The restaurant you suggested is across town. Can you recommend someplace closer?
big deal
→ a problem; an issue
Example: When Paul's pipes leaked and his kitchen flooded, it was a big deal.
(to) get the ball rolling
→ to get started
Example: Emily and Tracy came up with a great idea for a new business, but they're not sure how to get the ball rolling.
(to) give someone a head's up
→ to let someone know in advance
Example: Let me give you a head's up. Ben is going to be calling you later this week for some career advice.
(to) hold up
→ to delay
Example: If I'm not at your office at 11, please don't hold up the meeting. I'll come as soon as I can.
It's always one excuse after another with you
→ you never take the blame for things, instead you give an excuse
Example: Last night you couldn't clean up after dinner because you had homework. Tonight, you can't clean up because you have soccer practice. It's always one excuse after another with you.
(to) keep someone waiting
→ to be late for an appointment, causing the person you are meeting with to wait
Example: I'm a few minutes late. Sorry to keep you waiting.
(to) make a mountain out of a molehill
→ to make a big deal out of something small; to get upset about a small issue
Example: I already apologized for forgetting to deposit the check. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.
(to be) onto someone
→ to be aware of someone's behavior; to be suspicious of someone about something
Example: I know Bill spends half his day on job search websites. I'm onto him.
(to) run behind
→ to be behind schedule
Example: The hair stylist told me she was running behind because her previous client showed up 20 minutes late.
(to) run late
→ to be late; to start something later than scheduled
Example: I'm calling my boss to tell her I'm running late and won't be in the office until 9:30.
(to) run over
→ to last longer than scheduled (referring to meetings, interviews, etc.)
Example: The meeting ran over by 15 minutes.
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