Every Saturday I’ll give you a couple of idioms to learn. An idiom is a saying or phrase whose meaning cannot be taken from the literal meanings of the words. Currently, we’re looking at some common English idioms.
be sick and tired of: to be disappointed regarding an ongoing situation, and want something to change
Example:
Jack wants to move to Florida. He’s sick and tired of cold, snowy winters.
bend over backwards: to do whatever is necessary or do everything possible, usually to help someone or to make someone satisfied
Example:
I don’t understand why the guest in Room 313 is upset with me. I bent over backwards to make sure his suite was immaculate and comfortable.