idioms X, Y, Z

Idioms X Y Z

x-rated = for adults only; pictures, movies or language not good for children to see or hear. Natalie starred in an X-rated movie last year, but it caused a lot of problems for her family and her friends because she was naked in the film. She leads an x-rated life. x marks the spot = this is the place to look for or find something. X-marked the spot where the children hid something and later planned to dig it up again. year after year = every year for many years. She's been teaching the same class year after year, but she never gets tired of helping her students learn. year round = all year; every month of the year One reason people like to live in Los Angeles is because it's sunny and warm there year round. you bet / you betcha = you're welcome A: Thanks for the water. B: You bet. you got me = I don't know; I don't have an answer. A: Hey, Tom. Where did your ball go? B: You got me. I can't find it. zero in on = focus on something; pay attention closely; concentrate. He's so zeroed in on winning that he forgets about everything else.