Seeing our house like this makes my blood run cold. I think I need to
sit down and let it sink in for a
few minutes.
* one’s
blood run cold: to be terrified
ex> His blood ran cold when he
heard the voice of his long-dead grandfather.
* sink
in: to finally understand or comprehend something
ex> When I woke up the morning after
getting fired, it finally sank in that I was unemployed.
Yeah, just relax while we wait for the
detectives to get here. But I have to warn you in advance that the burglary
cases they solve are few and far between.
We’ll most likely be dealing with insurance agents next.
* few
and far between: rare
ex> Opportunities for a better job
are so few and far between that they must be grabbed immediately.
Aren’t you glad I took my laptop on
vacation now? Still I could kick myself
for not getting a home security system.
* kick
oneself: to regret a decision that turned out badly
ex> Joan said she could kick
herself for not buying stock in the tech company when it first came out.
I’ll talk to the detectives and you go get on the horn with our insurance
agent. Okay?
* get
on the horn: to make a phone call
ex> Get on the horn with the
general and tell him about the enemy’s movements!
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