This is lesson 22 from Idiom Part 2. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 22- Idioms about House and Home
1. Nothing to write home about = It is not particularly impressive or special.
I met his new girlfriend, but she’s nothing to write home about.
2. As safe as houses = Something is extremely safe or secure.
You can invest in that company; it’s as safe as houses.
3. In-house = The task was done within the organization or company, not outsourced.
Instead of hiring a contractor, we did it in-house.
4. Put (your) own house in order = Fix your own problems before criticizing others.
The manager told the team to put their own house in order before blaming other departments.
5. Home truths = Say some honest, often uncomfortable, facts.
I had to tell her a few home truths about her attitude at work.
6. Make (yourself) at home = Feel relaxed and comfortable, as if in your own house.
Come in, take a seat, and make yourself at home.
7. Home and dry = Successfully completed something or achieved a goal.
Once we sign the contract, we’ll be home and dry.
8. Bring the house down = To meet with great enthusiasm, usually applause or laughter.
His performance was hilarious it brought the house down!
9. The lights are on, but no one is home = Someone seems mentally absent or not alert.
I tried to explain the concept, but with him, the lights are on, but no one is home.
10. On the home straight = To be near the end of a process or journey.
After months of editing, we’re on the home straight with the book.
11. Bring something home to someone = Made me realize something very clearly, to make someone fully aware of something, especially something unpleasant or serious, and make them understand it clearly
Seeing the damage firsthand really brought home to me how serious the storm was.
12. Home from home = A place where you feel as comfortable as in your own home.
This little cottage in the countryside is a real home from home.
13- Get on like a house on fire = To quickly become very friendly with someone and get along extremely well.
I introduced Sarah to Jane, and they got on like a house on fire right away.
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Idioms Related To Life and Death
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