Idioms

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

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

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.

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

to recover safely from a difficult situation

unusually impressive, vivid, or forceful in personality or appearance

the final option, used only when all others have failed

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

a person or thing that others openly mock or ridicule

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

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

to try every possible way to achieve or find something

to withdraw support when another person is stranded in serious difficulty

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

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

a fair situation in which no one has an unfair advantage

to make even the smallest effort to help, most often used in a negative statement

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

to hide your true identity, beliefs, or feelings by living dishonestly

to spend all of each salary before the next one arrives, with no savings

to pretend not to notice misconduct or another troubling situation

have the appearance or clothing expected for a particular role

lose other people's respect through public embarrassment or humiliation

the easiest, quickest wins available

to turn an undertaking into a lasting success

to earn a very large amount of money quickly

to devote far too much effort to a task and make it seem needlessly complicated

to attract considerable public attention by doing something impressive or notable

to do something important or unprecedented that will be remembered

to treat a serious matter as unimportant, often by joking about it

to handle a demanding task quickly and effortlessly

to be the single decisive factor between success and failure

to finish a task or overcome an opponent with surprising speed and ease

to reach the standard required for success or acceptance

to cause disruption or draw attention by challenging established expectations

an often temporary alliance entered for practical advantage, without emotional attachment or genuine common purpose

to show serious determination to accomplish a goal

to compromise with someone

the decisive point when reality or the final outcome becomes clear

you feel an urge to spend money soon after receiving it

cost does not limit what someone is willing or able to buy

financial power can strongly influence what people decide or do

to spare no effort, even extraordinary effort, in pursuing a goal

to unfairly change the rules or aims after something has started

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

a goal or requirement that keeps changing while you try to hit it

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

used to request or promise that something will remain secret

I promise not to reveal the secret

very close in a competition, neither side clearly ahead

someone's local area or part of the country

irrelevant to the matter being discussed

a sum of money saved for retirement or the future

renewed energy, health, or usefulness

to stop a problem at an early stage

With no limits or restrictions on how a contest, argument, or conflict is conducted.

an uncontrolled, disputed, or undefined area where occupying or intervening is unwise

rumors or accusations usually contain at least some truth

a request or suggestion was carried out immediately

given freely, with nothing expected in return and no concealed restrictions

the situation is certain, with no reasonable alternative or different interpretation

a collection of small, miscellaneous items, especially things left over

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

experiencing a series of successes

With very little money or an extremely limited budget.

as one's responsibility or problem to deal with

used to move on or end after what was just said

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

in a risky position where one mistake could cause trouble

finally and permanently, so the matter will not need to be handled again

an odd or unfortunate situation accepted as unavoidable and not worth further explanation

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

behaving or speaking beyond acceptable limits

no longer one's responsibility or under one's control

not working properly

suddenly and unexpectedly

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

past the worst of a danger or difficulty