Idioms

to try something cautiously before committing fully to it

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.

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

trying different methods until you find one that works

kept securely locked away so that access or escape is prevented

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

delay a decision or judgment until the outcome becomes clearer

an event that forces you to realize a problem you were ignoring

with an enthusiastic and affectionate welcome

recommendations spread informally from person to person