介绍:
1）Dime a dozen
-Tony was not concerned that his apples spoiled since they were a dime a dozen
-The football coach said that hardworking players were rare, while lazy players were a dime a dozen.
-Unskilled laborers in developing countries are a dime a dozen
Definition: Something cheap and common.
Etymology: Derived from early America, when a dime could buy you a dozen fruits, or other items
2）Wear his heart on his sleeve
-Alexander wore his heart on his sleeve by getting a tattoo of his girlfriend's name
-Wesley wore his heart on his sleeve by singing a song to his fiance on Valentine's day.
-Roger loved his football team, and wore his heart on his sleeve by wearing the football jersey everyday
Definition: Very open about feelings
Etymology: In Medieval times, Knights would joust. But they would need to show chivalry. Often their lady would tie a hankerchief representing the colors of her house on his sleeve. Since his heart belonged to her. We would say he wore his heart on his sleeve
3）Stick to your guns
-Gary stuck to his guns and supported his innocent friend in a murder trial
-Zach stuck to his guns and asked Katherine out until she said yes.
-Melanie stuck to her guns and stayed in her hometown while her friends moved away
Definition: persistent
Etymology: Comes from American pioneers who defended their right to bear arms
