Idioms

it is too soon to know how something will turn out

To do something too soon, before the right time.

to react with strong excitement or anger about something

to monitor someone or something carefully over time

avoid trouble or wrongdoing

used to tell someone to stop being impatient or angry

to die

to stop a persistent behavior, especially an addictive one

to react with a noisy, angry complaint, often over a minor issue

strongly unwilling and protesting while being forced to do something

a fierce rush to capture as much market share or territory as possible, often before the market matures

to touch or interfere with a person, usually in a warning against causing harm

To relax completely and enjoy yourself without worrying about behaving formally.

the easiest, quickest wins available

to earn a very large amount of money quickly

to reach the standard required for success or acceptance

you feel an urge to spend money soon after receiving it

to unfairly change the rules or aims after something has started

used to request or promise that something will remain secret

I promise not to reveal the secret

said without preparation

freed from blame, responsibility, or an unpleasant obligation

from memory, without checking or thinking carefully

experiencing a series of successes

given low priority and left for later

provided free by the establishment

in addition to one's main job or activity, often secretly

behaving or speaking beyond acceptable limits

suddenly and unexpectedly

a forceful refusal meaning that something will never be allowed

no longer young or at one's best

excessive or exaggerated

to go out and celebrate noisily

To pay a far higher price for something than it is really worth.

an unrealistic hope or plan that will almost certainly never happen

very angry or irritated about something

to cooperate or agree to do what someone wants

To deal with a situation as it develops rather than following a fixed plan.

to date several people without committing to one partner

To propose marriage to someone.

criticizing someone for a fault you share

to try to convince people who already agree with you

an intensely stressful environment or situation

to make an unusual facial expression that shows dislike, surprise, or amusement

to deceive someone with a quick, sneaky, or unexpected trick

to stay up and work through the entire night

to use personal influence or secret connections to make something happen

to deceive someone

To regain control of your emotions and calm down.

risk losing a favorable position by asking for or attempting too much

stop talking or making a noise

start thinking carefully about a problem or question

to identify exactly what is wrong or what something is

to assert your authority firmly

to back up your words with action, especially money

done rapidly and roughly, with little care for quality or polish

to repeat what someone said, attributing the words to them

To think very hard in an effort to remember or solve something.

To spoil someone's plans or happiness.

to create a loud disturbance or behave in a wildly disruptive way

to disturb a stable situation by causing trouble or challenging accepted arrangements

to lose the energy, enthusiasm, or momentum needed to continue

to prevent failure or disaster through a timely action

rescued from an awkward situation at the last moment

improve your behavior or performance or else leave

to change your approach, activity, or pace

to chat informally about unimportant things

damage your own interests through an unwise action

a broad, unfocused strategy that tries many things at once, hoping one will work

to stop working for the day or to close a business permanently

to do nothing when action is needed

two alternatives have no meaningful difference

To suspect that something is wrong or that someone is being dishonest.

the main source of someone's income or basic work

Said when a person you were just talking about suddenly appears.

to argue about tiny, unimportant differences

offend or interfere with others by intruding on their responsibilities

to refuse to change your position under pressure

To take a risk by saying or doing something that others might criticize.

from the most reliable, first-hand source

to politely decline an invitation with the promise to accept later

to mock someone, often through teasing or sarcasm

to make a bold commitment after a period of hesitation

used to accept an unfortunate result as something that happens in life

it is safe to proceed without being seen or stopped

the ability to speak persuasively and fluently

suddenly understanding something

new information makes a situation more complicated or mysterious

various unspecified things

via informal gossip or rumor, not official channels

To give up or admit defeat.

to try many ideas quickly, keeping only the ones that work

to make someone start a difficult task with little preparation or help

to meet all the required conditions or do things just to satisfy rules

to get married

an equivalent retaliation, an eye for an eye