To punish someone or something harshly
He's a really strict teacher, so he'll definitely lower the boom on you if you don't do your homework.
To be thankful or grateful for one's good luck usually while avoiding a bad situation
You should count your lucky stars as you managed to avoid that violent car accident.
To quit; to give up, stop doing something because you know that you cannot succeed; admit defeat
The team is not going to throw in the towel just because they lost one game.
This phrase is used to describe something very modern or updated or something that no longer looks like what it's used to.
With every road paved and lampposts installed, this is certainly not your father's natal village anymore.
This phrase is used to describe something very modern or updated or something that no longer looks like what it's used to.
It has been a long time since I left my high school, and now I have to admit that it's certainly not your father's high school anymore.
Extremely ugly; unlovely; unattractive
I hate frogs because they’re as ugly as sin.
Extremely ugly; unlovely; unattractive
I hate frogs because they’re as ugly as sin.
Extremely ugly; unlovely; unattractive
I hate frogs because they’re as ugly as sin.