Idioms

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 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

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

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

to begin operating successfully after the planning stage

to make people understand what you mean or want to say

to defeat someone or gain control over a person or feeling

to receive a favorable selection or approval decision

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

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

mutual compromise in which each side makes concessions

To make someone feel distinctly uneasy, frightened, or repelled.

to escape or evade someone who is following or pursuing you

an invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from rising to senior roles

to choose a particular method or course of action

to start following a particular course of action

to stake everything on one final effort to win or succeed

to keep improving and becoming more successful over time

to be closely connected or to happen together

to do more than is reasonable, appropriate, or necessary

to reveal information openly or make it available to the general public

To repeat the same discussion or actions without reaching a solution or making progress.

to perform the required actions without real interest, effort, or belief

to become neglected, untidy, or generally worse in condition

to deteriorate severely from an earlier, better condition

be completely ruined or fail, leaving nothing of the original plan

to be so obvious that it does not need to be stated

a sudden mass rush to profit from a new opportunity

the best or most reliable example of its kind

a period when something was at its most successful or admired

to try desperate, unlikely measures when things are going badly

a situation that is unclear or not covered by clear rules

to put up with something unpleasant while suppressing complaints and maintaining a smile

the most important part of achieving something

working together in an extremely close and cooperative way

to remain so precarious that collapse or failure could happen at any moment

be naturally skilled at noticing or judging a particular quality

To succeed in the end after others have mocked, doubted, or opposed you.

to have an advantage or more control than someone else

to flee quickly from a threatening or difficult situation

behaving in an arrogant, self-important way toward other people

make someone fully understand or feel the importance of something

a pattern of slow or flat growth followed by a sudden, dramatic rise

dominate the attention and conversation of a social gathering

to maintain a position, decision, or principle despite pressure

to control a budget and decide how money may be spent

To continue wishing for a good result even when it seems almost impossible.

different people or choices suit different tasks and circumstances

noticeably irritated or angry

by its own qualities, independently of anything else

chosen as a target or goal that you intend to achieve or pursue

in exceptional abundance or to a remarkably high degree

about to happen or waiting to be experienced in the future

living or working at an intense pace often associated with excitement and risk

being planned or developed and expected to happen soon

Owing money or operating at a financial loss.

said almost at the same time or as part of the same statement

Away so completely and suddenly that no trace or explanation remains.

to fix the last small problems in a plan, process, or product

both parties are responsible for a situation

a versatile person with many useful skills but no necessary specialization

To join a popular trend or activity because many others are doing it.

to form an opinion too quickly, before considering enough evidence

To keep information secret and prevent it from spreading.

To remain serious and avoid smiling or laughing in an amusing or awkward moment.

To avoid becoming too close or too involved with someone or something.

to do just enough work to keep a business running, without growth or improvement

to prevent conflict and maintain calm between people or groups

to earn or manage just enough to avoid poverty, hunger, or serious hardship

To preserve an outward impression that everything is normal or successful despite underlying trouble.

to try to match the lifestyle of the people around you

stay alert and focused on what matters in the task

remain realistic and sensible despite success or exciting possibilities

to reveal private or intimate information that was shared in confidence

something that seems helpful but instead causes eventual failure or ruin

To understand the true situation, including its rules, risks, or likely consequences.