Idioms

Something that seems bad at first but turns out to have a good outcome.

a reasonable portion or a substantial amount of something, especially work or difficulties

Someone who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar situation.

still healthy, active, or functioning despite age or difficulty

something whose answer or outcome is completely uncertain

usually or in most situations

returning to the simple, fundamental principles of an activity

to remember and consider something when making a decision

To do or say something that eases tension and gets people talking comfortably in an unfamiliar social situation.

to ignore an unpleasant reality hoping it will go away

to reconcile with someone and bring a quarrel to an end

to draw someone's notice or interest

to appear in one's thoughts or memory

to give false warnings so often that a real warning may later be ignored

to stop investing in a failing venture in order to avoid further loss

a chain reaction in which one event triggers a series of similar events

suggest something indirectly instead of saying it openly

to get in touch by sending a short note, message, or email

a full practice session of a process, done for real except in name

Something that sounds simple to do but is actually hard.

all members or items in a group, with no exceptions at all

to obey or accept the rules and expectations set by a group or authority

an idea or piece of information worth thinking carefully about

temporarily, until circumstances change

to repeatedly irritate or annoy someone

To become impossible to control.

to become informed or current on a topic, project, or situation

to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory

to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or performance

To make more effort than is expected or required.

To adjust calmly to circumstances or prevailing behavior instead of resisting them.

the most important rule or principle to follow

official permission to proceed with something

feeling extremely jealous of what another person has

To be very busy or fully occupied with responsibilities.

to start a new job or project with immediate energy and effectiveness, without needing a slow start

To gain a remarkably favorable result, usually unexpectedly or through luck.

to produce exactly the intended effect or be correct

To describe or identify something exactly right.

openly and where people can clearly see it, especially during the daytime

during the beginning stages of something

under the control or responsibility of someone

over a long period of time; eventually

at the latest moment when success is still possible

over a short period of time; in the near future

to avoid notice or publicity by behaving discreetly

to keep someone informed of the latest developments

To accomplish two tasks with a single effort or action.

to reconcile and become friendly again after an argument

final in order but no less important

an act of trusting or committing without evidence or guarantees

To learn how to do a job or task properly.

to listen to someone attentively and with sympathy

to accept other people's choices without trying to control them

To earn just enough money to cover your basic expenses.

to make someone very happy

to reach a decision, especially for oneself rather than following others

to rebuild friendly relations after a dispute

to identify specific people, especially those linked to wrongdoing or secrecy

everything has a cost; you cannot get something for nothing

someone or something that looks upsetting, embarrassing, or unpleasant

A moment when immediate action is necessary because the opportunity will not return.

to be undecided or avoid choosing between two options or sides

used to introduce the first of two contrasting points or sides of an argument

used to introduce a contrasting point of view or alternative

In agreement or sharing the same understanding.

thinking and understanding in the same way; in agreement

Feeling exceptionally happy and satisfied, especially after a success.

Very rarely, almost never.

occasionally, but not often

exactly the same person or thing, despite appearing to have two identities

completely impossible or not permitted

the complete view of a situation, including all the main parts

to make it easier for something else to happen or develop

to seek ideas or guidance from someone with useful expertise

Extremely hot, especially when describing freshly cooked food.

the advantages and disadvantages of something

to offer something for consideration in a discussion or negotiation

to infer a conclusion by connecting the available clues

a warning sign that something is wrong

continuously, throughout all twenty-four hours of the day

to be a trait shared by members of a family

to put money aside for future emergencies

To agree completely with someone.

the initial capital used to start a business

to be bought rapidly and in great numbers because many people want it

extremely annoyed with someone or something and unwilling to tolerate it any longer

to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement

wait where you are without acting until you receive further instructions

to delay a decision until the next day

a course of action that seems small or harmless but leads, step by step, to a serious or disastrous result

easy, uninterrupted progress without problems

to continue with a plan despite difficulties or doubt

accept an offer exactly as presented or reject it entirely

to believe what someone says without asking for evidence

to describe a situation frankly, without softening or hiding the truth