idioms

  as free as a bird (completely free) A prisoner escaped from jail and was as free as a bird for two weeks. I’m as free as a bird this afternoon; why don’t we go out?   envocabulary.com

  at all costs (regardless of the price, no matter how difficult) We have decided to go to Paris for our honeymoon. We must finish this work at all costs before this weekend. envocabulary.com

  at a premium (not easily available, in great demand) We bought foldaway furniture because space in the apartment is at a premium. (higher than usual price) Even during the summer, you can get a hotel room here, but only at a premium. envocabulary.com

  slip your mind (to forget something) I meant to buy some cheese, but it completely slipped my mind. I was going to put the trash out for collection, but it slipped my mind. envocabulary.com

  read someone’s mind (know exactly what a person is thinking) I have known David for years, and I can read his mind. Alice had read her husband’s mind with perfect accuracy. envocabulary.com