tiny biting insects
The no-see-ums were terrible near the lake.
Register: informal. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
a beer belly
He joked about developing a Molson muscle over winter.
Register: informal/adult. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
a fundraising party for an engaged couple
They’re holding a stag and doe next month.
Register: Ontario. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
a community fundraising dance or party
We bought tickets for the wedding social.
Register: Manitoba. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
an informal gathering with music, food and conversation
The evening turned into a lively kitchen party.
Register: Atlantic Canadian. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
a person who is not originally from the local area
The neighbours welcomed the come-from-aways warmly.
Register: Newfoundland and Labrador. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
what are you doing or how are you?
What’re ya at this evening?
Register: Newfoundland and Labrador/informal. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
wait there until I reach you
Stay where you’re to till I comes where you’re at.
Register: Newfoundland and Labrador/traditional. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
treated unfairly
He felt hard done by after the decision.
Register: neutral. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
making a U-turn
The driver pulled a U-ey at the next junction.
Register: informal. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.