FOR THE BIRDS

We say that something is "for the birds" if it is worthless, trivial or to show that it is undesirable. 

This idiom most likely arrives from the idea that birds eat very little or because they eat seed; either way, what they eat would be of no or little value to humans. 

Example 1:
   "Jayce, don't watch those reality shows. They're not realistic. They are merely sensational. It's strictly for the birds. Put on the news instead or watch a good documentary."

Example 2:
   "I can't stand this winter weather any longer. It's for the birds. Can't wait for spring."
   

HIT THE ROAD

To hit the road means to leave a place. 

There's even a famous song where the singer tells Jack to "hit the road" and not to come back.

Danny: Do you want to stay for dinner?
Jim: No, thanks. I've got to hit the road. I want to get home before it starts snowing.

SURF THE NET

To surf the Internet means to browse through the pages coming from the World Wide Web, which are flowing like waves. 

A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES

If someone says you are "a sight for sore eyes," it means that the person is pleased to see you. 

Has anyone ever paid you this compliment?

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A NEW LEASE ON LIFE

If you got a new lease on life, it means you got a chance to be happy, successful or healthy again after having had experienced some misfortune.

Example: After her hip operation, my grandma got a new lease on life. She could now do all the things she used to enjoy, like gardening and taking her great grandkids to the park. 

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