Speak English like an American lesson 4

pay sb a compliment

to give someone praise or express admiration

head and shoulders above

far superior to; much better than

way to go

good job; well done (an expression of approval)

go into

to enter a profession, field, or line of work

gung ho

extremely enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager

drive someone crazy

to annoy or irritate someone greatly

butt in

to rudely interrupt a conversation or situation

hit the nail on the head

to describe exactly what is causing a situation; to be exactly right

green with envy

very jealous

shut up

to stop talking

be on thin ice

to be in a risky or precarious situation where one might easily get into trouble

shake in one's shoes

to tremble with fear; to be terrified