Idioms

to become known or be discovered, especially something hidden

to gradually accept and emotionally deal with a difficult reality

used when reconsideration brings a fresh realization or memory

very calm and composed, especially under pressure

to be extraordinarily expensive

to consider and prepare for every important part, possibility, or problem so nothing is missed

to limit someone's freedom to behave or express themselves in their usual way

To deal with a problem only when it actually arises, not before.

the final, high-pressure period before a deadline

To waste time being upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

to produce both helpful and harmful effects or implications

To do something cheaply or quickly by skipping important steps, often lowering quality.

to perform well enough for a particular need or expectation

To get to the important point without wasting time.

the most advanced stage of development; state-of-the-art

completely abandoned, with no realistic chance that a plan or idea will return

sleeping so deeply that you are completely unaware of your surroundings

very important to someone and loved deeply

a thorough, detailed examination of a topic, problem, or dataset

having a great deal of money to spend

to do what is expected or promised; to produce good results

draw on all one's effort or inner resources to overcome a challenge

to refuse stubbornly to change your mind or do what others want

Don't risk everything on a single plan or possibility.

the tiring, repetitive, and often unappreciated work that supports a larger task

to increase your commitment to a position or strategy, especially after mixed results

in severe hardship, especially without money, resources, or prospects

feeling sad, discouraged, or low in spirits

wasted or lost irretrievably

at a later point in time; in the future

to do something slowly or delay because you don't want to do it

to be unable to recall or produce the needed answer or information

to be selected, often by chance, for an unwanted task or outcome

the person or thing that makes something happen or develop

to be embarrassed after being publicly wrong

a chaotic or uncooperative situation in which each person acts purely for personal benefit

things are going extremely well

To accept the unpleasant consequences of your actions.

to test ideas quickly and abandon the failing ones early, learning as cheaply as possible

a person or thing considered an acceptable target for pursuit or criticism

be abandoned, neglected, or fail before completion

to become clear or to work out well after a period of confusion

to be ignored without producing any response or acknowledgment

to fail to reach an expected standard, amount, or goal

a confident prediction or claim that events soon prove completely wrong

By a very large margin, especially when one option or person clearly surpasses the rest.

Happening with exceptional speed, energy, and intensity.

an achievement to be proud of

the uncontrolled growth of new features until a product becomes bloated and hard to use

experience financial pressure because money has become scarce

rare and separated by long intervals or distances

to counter an opponent using the same methods they use

To struggle with fierce determination, using every available effort to succeed.

to replace someone in a role and meet the demands they handled

to have exactly the qualities needed for a particular purpose

something that shows brilliant early promise but fails quickly and leaves nothing behind

a person, framework, or thing that is fashionable for a very short time

to lose one's temper suddenly and uncontrollably

to copy another person's actions or pursue a similar path, especially in work or achievement

to do the same thing that another person or group has just done

an initial opportunity that may lead to bigger things

To pay for something, especially something expensive.

as an extra addition beyond what is strictly necessary

for amusement or impulse rather than for any serious purpose

something made more tempting by being off-limits or socially taboo

To pressure someone into acting, often sooner than they had planned.

complete freedom to make choices or act without interference

powerful or influential acquaintances who can provide help or favorable treatment

moved repeatedly between people or places without making useful progress

from extreme poverty to great wealth

from the very beginning of an activity or process

back to the original position or state after a series of changes

bursting with cheerful energy and enthusiasm

At the greatest possible speed or level of effort.

Enjoyable, lighthearted activity, often mentioned in contrast with a situation's serious or difficult side.

a new development that fundamentally alters a situation or market

regain composure and think calmly after becoming upset

to gain understanding or control of a situation

to become so excited or involved that you lose control

be embarrassed or disadvantaged because you are unprepared

To suddenly become too nervous to do something you had planned.

to start doing something quickly and energetically

to begin operating successfully after the planning stage

To get along extremely well and quickly become close.

to become organized and start performing effectively

to manage to understand something difficult or surprising

to make people understand what you mean or want to say

to calm down and organize your thinking before acting or speaking

to persuade someone to join or support a plan or project

to make sure something is clearly understood or correct

to defeat someone or gain control over a person or feeling

to receive a favorable selection or approval decision

to begin a project or activity that has been delayed

to begin to understand and deal with a difficult problem or task

To irritate or annoy someone deeply.

learn about something private or secret, usually through an indirect channel