Idioms

ultimately; when everything is considered

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

so seriously ill or injured that death seems close

a thought or worry that you are vaguely aware of but not focusing on

immediately and with no hesitation when an opportunity or prompt appears

to work so hard and long that you exhaust yourself

to feel intensely ready to begin after being forced to wait

to try desperate, unlikely measures when things are going badly

to make an attempt at doing something

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

To avoid becoming too close or too involved with someone or something.

A sign that a difficult period may soon improve or end.

to pursue a goal without accepting any moral or practical limit

to try many ideas quickly, keeping only the ones that work

to make someone start a difficult task with little preparation or help

if it becomes absolutely necessary, though the option is barely adequate

in strong disagreement or conflict with someone

in a confused, disorganized state

shabby, worn, or neglected in appearance, often because of poverty