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ring a bell. Fig. [for something] to cause someone to remember something or for it to seem familiar. I've never met John Franklin, but his name rings a bell. Whenever I see a bee, it rings a bell. I remember when I was stung by one. See also: bell, ring.
fashion something out of something. to make something from something; to convert something into something else. He tried to fashion a dog out of balloons. Elaine was expert at fashioning a bow out of chocolate. See also: fashion, of, out.
try something for size try something on for size try the patience of (someone) try to catch you some other time try wings try your hand try your hand at something try your luck try your wings try, use, etc. every trick in the book tryin
One's point of view or opinion makes sense and is worth considering. A: "It's snowing—should we really go out for ice cream?" B: "Hmm, you have a point there." A: "Donna said we don't need to add that chart to the report, considering all of the others we have." B: "Yeah, she has a point." A: "I know you're freaked out, but we can't call Mom ...
Liar, liar, pants on fire! A childhood taunt said to someone who is believed to be lying. A: "Liar, liar, pants on fire!" A: "No, my mom is really a magical princess, I swear!" A: "I swear I didn't take that money!" B: "Liar, liar, pants on fire—I saw you take it from Mom's purse this morning!"
at my, your, etc. time of life. (it's) time to jet off (to some place) be joined at the hip. at one point. (the/one's) time runs out. any time means no time. against time. against the clock. (it's) time to run.
throw (something) into sharp relief. 1. To cause something to stand out sharply or be vividly visible or noticeable. Often used in passive constructions. We use light pastel colors on the walls to throw the artwork into sharp relief. The unique architecture of the building was thrown into sharp relief by the plain green fields surrounding it.
