Idioms

TEA

It is not my cup of tea – I do not like it

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GIVE

to give someone a good talking/scolding  – to scold someone thoroughly, usually a child as a punishment
e.g. Tom’s mum gave him a good scolding for pulling up the neighbour’s flowers.

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GOOD

for good – permanently
e.g. Tim lived in Australia for 1 year but he has come back home for good.

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KEEP

keep out of something – not get involved in

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JOIN

join in – participate in, e.g., Why don’t you join in? We’re having fun.

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GO

to go ahead – to begin

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KEEP

keep someone in – punish by detaining after school.

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HOW

how come? (informal) – why? how does/did it happen that…?
how’s that? – why? what is the reason for that?

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TYRE

A FLAT TYRE –   A TYRE WITH NO OR NOT ENOUGH AIR IN IT

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TIME

TO HAVE A GOOD TIME – TO ENJOY ONESELF