Idioms

Something that is far too expensive for what it is.

To be unable to keep still because you are restless or excited.

ultimately; when everything is considered

in a desperate situation with few options left

a rough estimate, not an exact number

the value or impact you get for the money or effort spent

to release pent-up energy or emotion through some activity

intelligence or mental ability used to think and solve problems

A way of wishing someone good luck, especially before a performance.

To decide to stop working on something for now.

a complicated problem that causes trouble the moment it is touched

to return to a topic or person later, after other things have happened

To be extremely expensive.

to abandon restraint and behave freely or wildly

to be good enough to achieve the desired result

to achieve the desired result or solve a problem

follow your own preferences rather than conforming to what others do

to make someone feel extremely annoyed or frustrated

used to tell someone to proceed slowly, gently, or carefully

used to say that there is nothing more to add or discuss

used to say that something unwelcome must stop because you will tolerate no more

in every direction, often in a scattered or disorderly way

an excessive collection of things; nearly everything imaginable, included without restraint

used to accept someone's explanation, proposal, or point as reasonable

from the very beginning, without using anything prepared earlier

to hurry up

To finally say something that has been worrying you, so you feel relieved.

To start an activity or process.

to understand a situation, especially after an explanation

to become wildly excited, angry, or otherwise out of control

a time in the past remembered as happier or better

to persevere and not give up despite difficulty

living a happy life forever, especially as the end of a story

to make an attempt at doing something

To feel particular fondness or affection for a person or thing.

To like each other and get along well immediately on first meeting.

to study hard, especially before an exam

To go to bed.

Used to tell someone to wait or slow down before acting.

an emphatic way of asking 'how', expressing surprise or disbelief

in a difficult or dangerous situation

In trouble or facing difficulty.

in the same difficult situation as other people

used to express surprise at an unexpected connection or meeting

To stay cheerful and brave during a difficult time.

to begin an event, meeting, or project

to inspect or test something before committing to it

to give someone practical help

To reveal a secret, usually by mistake.

to celebrate or indulge freely, usually by spending more than usual

a friendly greeting to someone you have not seen for a long time

stop interfering in someone else's private affairs

To lose a chance to do something by being too slow or late.

Used to remind someone that money is limited and hard to earn.

used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms

not difficult to understand or do

Extremely happy and delighted.

thinking or acting in a way that is likely to lead to success

immediately and at the place where something happens

away from home and actively going to places or doing ordinary activities

extremely happy or delighted

praise or recognition for something done well

to select only the things you most want, being very selective

To tease or joke with someone by telling them something untrue in fun.

to stop funding or supporting something, ending it abruptly

to finally make a decision and act on it

to deal with urgent problems instead of doing planned work

to rain very heavily

to create an extremely loud commotion through celebration or protest

the exhausting, competitive struggle to keep up at work and get ahead

to sense the mood, expectations, and dynamics of the people present

to sound familiar or remind you of something

to release the product or feature now, as an imperative; to ship

To reveal a secret, often accidentally.

to go for a short walk after sitting for a long time

to relax and avoid strain

used to say a topic is separate and won't be discussed now

the central, most important aspect of a situation

to make brief contact with someone, usually to update them or stay connected

Feeling slightly ill or unwell.

engaged in behavior that is mischievous, dishonest, or otherwise wrong

to perform many different roles, especially in a small organization

an emphatic way of asking 'what', expressing surprise or confusion

Used to say that something will never happen.

to finish or summarize an activity or meeting