Session 6

Question 1

be over the line / be out of line / cross the line {SW}
Ex1: After visiting a number of bars, a handful of sailors went completely over the line and were picked up by police.
Ex2: Mister, you stepped over the line / out of line / crossed the line by saying that!

Answer 1

beyond what is accepted, unacceptable or inappropriate

Question 2

phone ringing off the hook {SW}

Ex: Since the scandal, my phones have been ringing off the hook.

Answer 2

there are a lot of phone calls coming in

Question 3

The heart wants what it wants / The heart wants what the heart wants {SW}

Answer 3

no logical explanation for or control over what you feel

Question 4

live under the same roof {SW}

Ex: We are currently not living under the same roof.

Answer 4

live in the same house

Question 5

to sleep around {SW}

Ex: She reveals that she slept around and wanted to be wed to another guy.

Answer 5

hook up with a lot of different people

Question 6

up in the air {SW}

Ex: The president told reporters today that their plan to withdraw from Iraq is up in the air.

Answer 6

not yet completely settled or definitely planned, still tentative

Question 7

to top someone or something {S}

Ex: That must be the worst. How are you going to top that?

Answer 7

do better (or worse)