Idiomatic Words and Phrases

Reflect on your daily use of language, both in speech and in writing (including texting, tweeting, emailing, etc.). — Try to start compiling lists of idiomatic words, phrases, expressions, and abbreviations that you and/or others you know use regularly. — Identify 18 specific idiomatic words, phrases, expressions, and/or abbreviations. — List these, along with a brief definition for each, and a brief comment on the origin of the expression (you may research that). Also, write a brief sentence illustrating the use of the word.