PE 7/1 Dad’s Bright Idea

* do something standing on one’s head: to be able to do something with great ease due to its familiarity

ex> I studied my lines for the play until I could recite them standing on my head.

* have a handle on something: to have a clear understanding of something

ex> Do we have a handle on how many hotdogs we’ll need for the picnic?

ex> It took me months of hard work to finally have a handle on Spanish.

* at the top of one’s lungs: as loudly as possible

ex> Why does our cat start yelling at the top of her lungs at 5:30 every morning?

* close, but no cigar: said in response to an attempt that was almost successful

ex> Your guess of 1956 is close, but no cigar.

* convene: to come or bring together in a group

ex> Let’s convene in front of the hotel at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning.

* see the light: to suddenly realize the truth of something

ex> Ted didn’t believe me at first, but he’s beginning to see the light.

@ What do we do if the power goes out after nightfall?

after sundown/when it’s dark out/at nighttime