idioms

  go Dutch  informal (to share the cost equally) The meal tonight is on me. -No. Let’s go Dutch. My girlfriend and I always go Dutch when we go out together.   envocabulary.com

  tighten your belt (spend less money) You are spending more than your income. You need to tighten your belt. The prices are high, so I have to tighten my belt.   envocabulary.com

  out of touch (not in contact, not in communication) I have been out of touch with John for years now. I’m not quite sure where she lives. We’ve been out of touch for a long time.   envocabulary.com

  in touch (in contact, in communication) He is still in touch with most of his school friends. Can I get in touch with you by telephone?   envocabulary.com

  paint the town red  informal (to go out to drink and enjoy yourself, usually in order to celebrate something) I want to paint the town red tonight. Care to join me? Mike has passed his exams. We’re going out to paint the town red.   envocabulary.com