Saturday, May 27, 2017

Go under the knife




To go under the knife is to have surgery.  

“After the accident he had to go under the knife to repair his broken leg.”






Go to seed



If someone or something has gone to seed, it has declined in quality or appearance.   

”The old neighborhood has gone to seed.”







Thursday, May 18, 2017

Go-to guy



He is somebody who can be relied upon for help or support every time.  

“My brother is the go-to guy in his class.”








Go through the roof




To go through the roof is to lose one’s temper or become very angry. (‘Hit the ceiling/roof’ is also used.)  

“The manager went through the roof when her secretary resigned without prior notice.”







Thursday, May 11, 2017

Go scot-free



If you go scot-free, you escape the punishment you deserve.  

“The suspect went scot-free after the complainant submitted a desistance.”