American slang

Drive someone up a walk:

To annoy someone greatly. He’s starting to drive me up a wall.

Blue adj. depressed. I’m feeling sort of blue today.

Catch someone red-handed

To discover someone in the process of committing a dishonest act. I know he’s guilty. I couth him red-handed.

Break the ice

To make the first move in establishing communication. I’m going to break the ice with the new employee.