Idioms

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

feeling sad, discouraged, or low in spirits

wasted or lost irretrievably

at a later point in time; in the future

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

To accept the unpleasant consequences of your actions.

be abandoned, neglected, or fail before completion

experience financial pressure because money has become scarce

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

an initial opportunity that may lead to bigger things

To pay for something, especially something expensive.

for amusement or impulse rather than for any serious purpose

from the very beginning of an activity or process

to begin operating successfully after the planning stage

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 deliberately ignore or be unfriendly toward someone.

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

to signal romantic or sexual attraction through deliberate glances

to escape or evade someone who is following or pursuing you

to accidentally reveal a secret or plan

to get lost in a long, winding, often pointless digression while researching or building something

Matching variant: down the rabbit hole

to start following a particular course of action

to be heard but immediately forgotten or ignored

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

to rise very quickly to a very high level; or to become extremely angry

to deteriorate severely from an earlier, better condition

the most important part of achieving something

to be managing multiple projects or commitments at once

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

to begin drinking alcohol heavily, often in response to personal distress

to maintain a position, decision, or principle despite pressure

to control a budget and decide how money may be spent

noticeably irritated or angry

considering or because of (new information or circumstances)

in disgrace, out of favour with someone

in control of a situation

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.

roughly similar in amount, size, or quality

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

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

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

To do something too soon, before the right time.

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 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 die

to stop a persistent behavior, especially an addictive one

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

to enjoy a large, easy profit, especially from something others consider unfair or undeserving

to state rules firmly and make clear that they are not open to negotiation

to withdraw support when another person is stranded in serious difficulty

To wait until a confusing or troubled situation becomes calm before acting.

A sign that a difficult period may soon improve or end.

to pretend not to notice misconduct or another troubling situation

have the appearance or clothing expected for a particular role

to reach the standard required for success or acceptance

to unfairly change the rules or aims after something has started

to have a significant, measurable effect on a key metric or outcome

to introduce confusion that obscures facts or makes a situation harder to judge

used to request or promise that something will remain secret

someone's local area or part of the country

to stop a problem at an early stage

in or toward a place that is remote, unusual, or rarely visited

said without preparation

freed from blame, responsibility, or an unpleasant obligation

incorrect, inaccurate, or below the expected standard

from memory, without checking or thinking carefully

given low priority and left for later

judging only by appearances, without deeper examination

while something is happening, without prior preparation

provided free by the establishment

recovering or improving after illness or damage

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

To remove a restraint and allow something to increase rapidly, often beyond control.

suddenly and unexpectedly

no longer being considered for a prize, position, or competition

past the worst of a danger or difficulty

obtainable without a prescription or other formal authorization

no longer young or at one's best

excessive or exaggerated

to go out and celebrate noisily

Normal and unsurprising for a particular situation, even if it is inconvenient or disappointing.

avoid accountability by shifting responsibility or blame to another person

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