Unit 17: Expectation

the calm/lull before the storm

Right now the house is dead silent, but in 5 minutes all 20 energetic kids will arrive for the birthday party.

castles in the air

Bro keeps talking about buying a luxury supercar next year even though he doesn't even have a job yet.

don't count your chickens before they're hatched

I already planned how to spend my bonus money, but my boss hasn't even approved it yet!

feel something in my bones

I didn't check the weather forecast, but my knee hurts so I know it's gonna rain tonight.

not have a prayer

Our team is playing against the national champions with 3 injured key players.

it's early days

We lost the first match of the season, but there are still 37 games left to play!

like looking for a needle in a haystack

I dropped my tiny gold earring somewhere on this crowded sandy beach.

a long shot

I'm applying to Harvard with average grades, but hey, who knows?

on the cards

Everyone in the office knows a major company promotion is coming up for her soon.

on the off-chance

I went to the sold-out concert venue just hoping someone might have an extra ticket to sell.

out of the blue

I haven't heard from my high school friend in 5 years and suddenly he called me today.

par for the course

Traffic was completely jammed during rush hour again, but honestly that's just normal here.

not a snowball's chance in hell

Trying to get a refund from this sketchy seller is completely impossible.