AMERICAN IDIOMS I

If things get really bad. ex. "If worst comes to worst, we can always fire him."

Uncomfortable. ex. "She seemed to be ill-at-ease talking to the doctor about her problems".

Rude. Vulgar. Obscene. ex. "John's jokes are always in bad taste."

Publicly visible in the daytime. ex. "This city is very dangerous. You can get robbed in broad daylight."

Physically and functionally sound and sturdy. "Shape" is generally used more for people. ex. "The car is in good condition. Bill is in good shape."

In perfect condition (not used for people).

To not feel like doing something. To not want to do something. ex. "I'm in no mood to cook dinner tonight."

Currently available for selling (often said of fresh fruit and vegetables). ex. "Tomatoes are very cheap now because they're in season."

Available for purchase, as in goods in a store. ex. "Do you have any more of these books in stock? No, I'm sorry we don't."

Everywhere. All around.

Over a long period of time. Ultimately. ex. "He smokes a lot now, and I'm afraid that in the long run it will cost him his health."

In the same situation (usually negative).

Coming in and going out often. ex. "She's been in and out all day."

Friendly with. Friends with. ex. "At high school he was in with the wrong crowd. That's why he always got in trouble."

Ahead of time.