1. a late bloomer
Meaning: When someone becomes successful later than expected
Examples
Colonel Sanders started KFC when he was in his 60s. He was definitely a late bloomer.
Taikichiro Mori was another late bloomer. He founded his successful company in his mid 50s.
A: Did you know that John has just started learning the guitar? He’s 65!
B:It’s great isn’t it? He’s definitely a late bloomer. He learnt to swim last year too.
2. bug (someone)
Meaning: Annoy someone
Example
A: Steven, Steven, Steven, Steven, Steven, Steven, Steven
B: John, stop bugging me, I’m trying to concentrate.
A: I’m stressed. My mother keeps bugging me to clean my room.
B: Why don’t you clean it, then she’ll stop bugging you!
3. give (someone) a hand
Meaning: Help someone
Example
A: That piano is too heavy to move by yourself. I’ll give you a hand.
B: Thanks.
A: Can you give me a hand taking the suitcases to the car?
B: Sure. I’ll just get my shoes.
Examples
A: What’s up? You look stressed.
B: My boss told me to write this report but it’s going to take a long time. It’s bugging me.
A: Can I give you a hand with it?
B: Thanks! That would be a great help.
