English Nature Idioms



 
BED OF ROSES
  • comfortable situation, easy existence
12 hours of work a day for a week is not a bed of roses 
 
 
PUT DOWN ROOTS
  • to establish something as a resident in a certain place
Jeff and Julia moved to Stafford,they put down rooots and built a life.


KNOCK ON WOOD
  • hope to be lucky
I have never missed a flight so far. Knock on wood.
OUT OF ONE'S GOURD
  • crazy
Nick had smoked and drugged hard and lived on the streets for years. He was out of his gourd.

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