Idioms

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

to hurry up

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

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

used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms

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

praise or recognition for something done well

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

to be embarrassed after being publicly wrong

to gain understanding or control of a situation

To get along extremely well and quickly become close.

to persuade someone to join or support a plan or project

to begin a project or activity that has been delayed

used to stress that you are being completely honest

to monitor someone or something carefully over time

used to tell someone to stop being impatient or angry

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

experiencing a series of successes

given low priority and left for later

provided free by the establishment

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

start thinking carefully about a problem or question

to identify exactly what is wrong or what something is

to repeat what someone said, attributing the words to them

To spoil someone's plans or happiness.

to do nothing when action is needed

offend or interfere with others by intruding on their responsibilities

to act very carefully to avoid upsetting someone

to gain your first experience of something, usually early in your career

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