the three Rs

the traditional basic skills of reading, writing (´riting) and maths (`rithmetic)

The three Rs make up the basis of our education.

3👍 5👎

on the bubble

to be in a very uncertain and dangerous situation

Allegations of fraud have put the minister's career on the bubble.

40👍 10👎

monkey grab

to pick smth up by using one´s toes

I couldn´t be bothered bending over to pick up the pen, so I simply monkey grabbed it.

15👍 4👎