idioms

  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

  second to none (the best, better than anyone else, or anything) They provide such excellent service that is second to none. In our country, the public transportation system is second to none. In his English class, he is second to none. envocabulary.com

  eat high off the hog (eat well, live luxuriously) Since he won the lottery, they ate high on the hog. For the first few days after I receive my salary, we eat high on the hog. envocabulary.com