Idioms

Front

hear through the grapevine

Back

I heard through the grapevine that Jason is going to win an award from the school – is that true?

Front

come to the point

Back

He talked and talked, but never came to the point.

Front

keep someone posted

Back

My Mother rang to ask me when the baby was due. I told her it was likely to be a few more weeks but promised to keep her posted if anything changed.

Front

beat about the bush

Back

Let's stop beating about the bush and discuss this matter.

Front

touch base

Back

Over the busy holidays, I sent messages to my friends to touch base and see how they were doing.

Front

spill the beans

Back

The school windows were broken at the weekend. I saw what happened when I was out walking. I finally spilt the beans and told the School Director when he accused me of doing it.