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5 car idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A tired man in a blue shirt sits in a small red car at the side of an empty road. The fuel light on his dashboard glows red, and he rests his head on the steering wheel.

What does “Running on empty” mean?

“Running on empty” means to have no energy left. You are very tired.

Example: I worked all night, and now I am running on empty.

Emoji clue: running person, fuel pump, zero

A laughing woman in sunglasses drives a red sports car very fast on a wide highway. Slow gray cars stay behind her in the next lane, and bright city lights glow in the distance.

What does “Life in the fast lane” mean?

“Life in the fast lane” means a busy, exciting life with a lot of speed.

Example: Life in the fast lane is fun, but it costs a lot.

Emoji clue: party popper, road, fast forward

A stressed man in a gray shirt sits in a car stuck in heavy traffic. He holds his head with both hands and his eyes are wide, while many cars stand in a long line in front of him.

What does “Drive me crazy” mean?

“Drive me crazy” means to make someone very angry or upset.

Example: Your loud music will drive me crazy.

Emoji clue: car, crazy face

A determined woman in a green jacket grips the steering wheel of a small car, and her sneaker pushes the pedal all the way down. White speed lines streak behind the car.

What does “Pedal to the metal” mean?

“Pedal to the metal” means to go as fast as you can.

Example: We are late, so it is pedal to the metal.

Emoji clue: foot, down arrow, nut and bolt

A smiling woman in a yellow jacket moves the gear stick of a small car. In front of her the road splits in two: one way goes to a gray office building and the other goes to green hills.

What does “Shift gears” mean?

“Shift gears” means to change what you are doing or thinking.

Example: After five years in sales, she wants to shift gears.

Emoji clue: change arrows, gear

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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