Idioms of the week:

Call it a day

Cry wolf

Lessons November 2023 Week 2

Marianne Wallenberg of Binghamton, New York, is the oldest first-time grandmother.

Her first grandchild was born when she was 95 years and 81 days old.

 Marianne was 35 years old when she gave birth to her daughter Katherine, and 39 when she had her son James. 

Her son, James, finally had a son and a daughter late in life.

Marianne was elated when her grandchildren came into this world.

The first Thursday in November is Men Make Dinner Day.

This day was created for the men who do not know their way around the kitchen.

Kudos to the 43 percent of men in the US who spend about five hours in the kitchen weekly.

The main meal must include a minimum of four ingredients.

The man must do the shopping for all the necessary ingredients.

He must clean up as he goes.

“It's not rocket science” means “it’s not difficult.

Understanding the rules of American football is not rocket science.

“Sit on the fence” means “to be undecided.”

I'm still sitting on the fence about whether I will buy that car.

Canned Tokyo air is a gag gift.