Idioms

an idea or piece of information worth thinking carefully about

for the time being

temporarily, until circumstances change

give someone a run for their money

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

save for a rainy day

to put money aside for future emergencies

take someone's word for it

to believe what someone says without asking for evidence

at a loss for words

unable to express yourself because an emotional or confusing moment leaves you speechless

every man for himself

a chaotic or uncooperative situation in which each person acts purely for personal benefit

for good measure

as an extra addition beyond what is strictly necessary

go for broke

to stake everything on one final effort to win or succeed

have an eye for

be naturally skilled at noticing or judging a particular quality

head for the hills

to flee quickly from a threatening or difficult situation

horses for courses

different people or choices suit different tasks and circumstances

once and for all

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

par for the course

Normal and unsurprising for a particular situation, even if it is inconvenient or disappointing.

play for time

to delay deliberately in order to prepare or avoid an immediate outcome

take for granted

to fail to appreciate something or assume it will always be there

jockey for position

CEFR C1

to maneuver competitively in order to gain the most advantageous position