idioms

  at loose ends (in an uncertain situation, restless and unsettled) When In am at loose ends, I go for a long walk. Ever since Jim lost his job, he seems to be at loose ends. envocabulary.com

  to your heart’s content (as much as you like) When you go to the beach, you can swim to your heart’s content. Today I have plenty of money to spend, and I can buy things to my heart’s content. envocabulary.com

    let your heart rule your head (to do something based on your rather than what you think is sensible) Don’t let your heart rule your head. He is just a known womanizer. You cannot persuade him. It’s a case of the heart ruling the head. envocabulary.com

  coon’s age (very long time) I waited for Abraham for a coon’s age, but he didn’t come. I haven’t seen a movie in a coon’s age. envocabulary.com

  cook someone’s goose (ruin someone’s plans or hope of success) A penalty in the last minute of the game cooked their goose. If you try to cheat on me again, I have enough on you to cook your goose. envocabulary.com