some idiom
i took a knock or tow >> to have a hard time and to have problems.
comfort zone >> to fell safe & relaxed
whisked off >> to be moved to a new place very quickly
didn't really have a clue >> to know what to do
bracing >> to prepare for something unknown or difficult
twist in the pit >> to feel very nervous & uncomfortable .
to get thedrift of >> to understand the general idea
our night >> every thing was going to go well for us .
feel at home >> to help some one to feel comfortable