Idioms

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

to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong

to hurry up

to repeatedly irritate or annoy someone

To describe or identify something exactly right.

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.

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

thinking or acting in a way that is likely to lead to success

In agreement or sharing the same understanding.

thinking and understanding in the same way; in agreement

immediately and at the place where something happens

Feeling exceptionally happy and satisfied, especially after a success.

praise or recognition for something done well

to offer something for consideration in a discussion or negotiation

to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement

to delay a decision until the next day

An extra good thing that makes a good situation even better.

clear and unmistakable signs that failure or disaster is coming

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

to be embarrassed after being publicly wrong

to be ignored without producing any response or acknowledgment

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 join a popular trend or activity because many others are doing it.

To keep information secret and prevent it from spreading.

to monitor someone or something carefully over time

to do just enough work to keep a business running, without growth or improvement

stay alert and focused on what matters in the task

remain realistic and sensible despite success or exciting possibilities

used to tell someone to stop being impatient or angry

to recover safely from a difficult situation

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

experiencing a series of successes

With very little money or an extremely limited budget.

as one's responsibility or problem to deal with

used to move on or end after what was just said

given low priority and left for later

judging only by appearances, without deeper examination

while something is happening, without prior preparation

provided free by the establishment

recovering or improving after illness or damage

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

in a risky position where one mistake could cause trouble

in a vulnerable position after taking an unusual or unsupported risk

to make an event or mood less enjoyable and exciting

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 see or notice a person or thing, especially for the first time

to do nothing when action is needed

offend or interfere with others by intruding on their responsibilities

to accept and consider an idea, suggestion, or piece of information

Other people's situations always seem better than your own.

to completely change something or make it the opposite of what it was

to act very carefully to avoid upsetting someone

To show your feelings openly rather than hiding them.

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

choose the safer course when uncertainty makes either option imperfect

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

to be completely honest about your intentions or position

used before saying something directly and bluntly

anxiously waiting in suspense because the outcome is uncertain

continually busy or active, with no real break

the roles or positions in a situation have been reversed

someone previously submissive has begun resisting their mistreatment

Matching variant: Tread on a worm and it will turn