Idioms

final in order but no less important

an act of trusting or committing without evidence or guarantees

To learn how to do a job or task properly.

to give someone practical help

to listen to someone attentively and with sympathy

To reveal a secret, usually by mistake.

to accept other people's choices without trying to control them

to celebrate or indulge freely, usually by spending more than usual

a friendly greeting to someone you have not seen for a long time

To earn just enough money to cover your basic expenses.

to make someone very happy

to reach a decision, especially for oneself rather than following others

to rebuild friendly relations after a dispute

stop interfering in someone else's private affairs

To lose a chance to do something by being too slow or late.

Used to remind someone that money is limited and hard to earn.

to identify specific people, especially those linked to wrongdoing or secrecy

everything has a cost; you cannot get something for nothing

someone or something that looks upsetting, embarrassing, or unpleasant

used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms

not difficult to understand or do

A moment when immediate action is necessary because the opportunity will not return.

Extremely happy and delighted.

to be undecided or avoid choosing between two options or sides

used to introduce the first of two contrasting points or sides of an argument

used to introduce a contrasting point of view or alternative

thinking or acting in a way that is likely to lead to success

In agreement or sharing the same understanding.

thinking and understanding in the same way; in agreement

immediately and at the place where something happens

Feeling exceptionally happy and satisfied, especially after a success.

Very rarely, almost never.

occasionally, but not often

exactly the same person or thing, despite appearing to have two identities

away from home and actively going to places or doing ordinary activities

completely impossible or not permitted

extremely happy or delighted

the complete view of a situation, including all the main parts

praise or recognition for something done well

to make it easier for something else to happen or develop

to select only the things you most want, being very selective

to seek ideas or guidance from someone with useful expertise

Extremely hot, especially when describing freshly cooked food.

the advantages and disadvantages of something

To tease or joke with someone by telling them something untrue in fun.

to stop funding or supporting something, ending it abruptly

to finally make a decision and act on it

to deal with urgent problems instead of doing planned work

to offer something for consideration in a discussion or negotiation

to infer a conclusion by connecting the available clues

to rain very heavily

to create an extremely loud commotion through celebration or protest

the exhausting, competitive struggle to keep up at work and get ahead

to sense the mood, expectations, and dynamics of the people present

a warning sign that something is wrong

to sound familiar or remind you of something

continuously, throughout all twenty-four hours of the day

to be a trait shared by members of a family

to put money aside for future emergencies

To agree completely with someone.

the initial capital used to start a business

to be bought rapidly and in great numbers because many people want it

to release the product or feature now, as an imperative; to ship

extremely annoyed with someone or something and unwilling to tolerate it any longer

to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement

wait where you are without acting until you receive further instructions

to delay a decision until the next day

a course of action that seems small or harmless but leads, step by step, to a serious or disastrous result

easy, uninterrupted progress without problems

To reveal a secret, often accidentally.

to continue with a plan despite difficulties or doubt

to go for a short walk after sitting for a long time

to relax and avoid strain

accept an offer exactly as presented or reject it entirely

to believe what someone says without asking for evidence

to describe a situation frankly, without softening or hiding the truth

to try something cautiously before committing fully to it

used to say a topic is separate and won't be discussed now

A situation in which you enjoy the advantages of two different things at the same time.

a comfortable, enjoyable way of living, often with few worries

the best or most enjoyable part of an event or period

An extra good thing that makes a good situation even better.

the central, most important aspect of a situation

later events are already familiar or easily assumed, so they need no further telling

all the facts about a situation, including ones not yet known

clear and unmistakable signs that failure or disaster is coming

to reconsider an action carefully before doing it

To spend less money because you have less than before.

the result will become clear only in the future

to make brief contact with someone, usually to update them or stay connected

trying different methods until you find one that works

kept securely locked away so that access or escape is prevented

Feeling slightly ill or unwell.

engaged in behavior that is mischievous, dishonest, or otherwise wrong

fully informed about a current situation or topic and ready to proceed

delay a decision or judgment until the outcome becomes clearer