Idioms

Something that is very easy to do.

used to ask someone to wait, or to express surprise or objection

To have a strong liking for sugary food.

Something that is far too expensive for what it is.

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

Matching variant: open a can of worms

To be extremely expensive.

to hurry up

to make an attempt at doing something

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

in a difficult or dangerous situation

used to express surprise at an unexpected connection or meeting

to give someone practical help

to sound familiar or remind you of something

a person who strongly resembles a parent in character or behavior

So common as to be of little value.

A controversial or awkward issue that no one wants to deal with.

used to say that you know something while keeping your informant's identity secret

The same unpleasant treatment that you have given to others.

A completely different situation from before.

facing two equally bad options, neither of which can be avoided

to speak plainly and directly, even bluntly

very calm and composed, especially under pressure

regain composure and think calmly after becoming upset

to gain understanding or control of a situation

To get along extremely well and quickly become close.

to manage to understand something difficult or surprising

To tell someone angrily what you really think of them.

to contact or tell someone, especially when you need them

to choose not to do, attend, or take part in something

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

to make an attempt at doing something

to develop or grow in a way that is no longer controlled by anyone

to make an attempt at doing something, often something you're unsure about

expressed in a very brief and simple way

in a difficult or embarrassing situation

stuck in a boring, unchanging routine

to react with a noisy, angry complaint, often over a minor issue

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

to earn a very large amount of money quickly

you feel an urge to spend money soon after receiving it

experiencing a series of successes

to make an unusual facial expression that shows dislike, surprise, or amusement

to deceive someone with a quick, sneaky, or unexpected trick

stop talking or making a noise

two alternatives have no meaningful difference

To suspect that something is wrong or that someone is being dishonest.

to politely decline an invitation with the promise to accept later

criticism that has no effect on someone

a repetitive, endless cycle in which fixing one problem immediately causes or reveals another

A friendly way of asking what someone is quietly thinking about.

to make a mocking gesture that expresses disrespect or defiance

to organize things carefully before acting

become unnecessarily upset or annoyed

to carry lasting resentment and be easily offended because you feel you were treated unfairly

used to say emphatically that a particular event will never happen

to have a sudden angry or distressed outburst and lose self-control

by an extremely small amount or margin; only just