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Idioms (47)

• at the end of the day Informal · CEFR B1
  ultimately; when everything is considered
• in the long run Neutral · CEFR B1
  over a long period of time; eventually
• down the line Informal · CEFR B2
  at a later point in time; in the future
• hang on a minute Informal · CEFR A2
  used to ask someone to wait, or to express surprise or objection
• in the early days Neutral · CEFR B1
  during the beginning stages of something
• in the short run Neutral · CEFR B1
  over a short period of time; in the near future
• golden age Neutral · CEFR B2
  a period when something was at its most successful or admired
• good old days Informal · CEFR B1
  a time in the past remembered as happier or better
• cast one's mind back Neutral · CEFR B2
  to think about something that happened in the past
• full circle Neutral · CEFR B2
  back to the original position or state after a series of changes
• in the pipeline Neutral · CEFR B2
  being planned or developed and expected to happen soon
• it's early days Informal · CEFR B2
  it is too soon to know how something will turn out
• shut up shop Informal · CEFR B2
  to stop working for the day or to close a business permanently
• so far so good Informal · CEFR A2
  used to say that things have gone well up to now
• stretch one's legs Informal · CEFR B1
  to go for a short walk after sitting for a long time
• get a move on Informal · CEFR B1
  to hurry up
• get cracking Informal · CEFR B2
  to start doing something quickly and energetically
• watch this space Informal · CEFR B2
  used to say that more news or developments will come soon
• once in a blue moon Neutral · CEFR B1
  Very rarely, almost never.
• for the time being Neutral · CEFR B1
  temporarily, until circumstances change
• round the clock Neutral · CEFR B1
  continuously, throughout all twenty-four hours of the day
• once in a while Neutral · CEFR B1
  occasionally, but not often
• buy time Neutral · CEFR B2
  to create a delay that provides extra time to prepare or decide
• time will tell Neutral · CEFR B1
  the result will become clear only in the future
• in the offing Neutral · CEFR C1
  expected to happen or become available soon
• stand the test of time Neutral · CEFR B2
  to remain effective, admired, or valuable over a long period
• sign of the times Neutral · CEFR B2
  an event or development that reveals what a particular era is like
• sit tight Neutral · CEFR B1
  wait where you are without acting until you receive further instructions
• in the nick of time Neutral · CEFR B1
  at the latest moment when success is still possible
• from the word go Neutral · CEFR B2
  from the very beginning of an activity or process
• at the drop of a hat Neutral · CEFR B2
  immediately and with no hesitation when an opportunity or prompt appears
• play for time Neutral · CEFR B2
  to delay deliberately in order to prepare or avoid an immediate outcome
• as luck would have it Neutral · CEFR B2
  By a fortunate coincidence, often introducing an unexpectedly helpful event.
• fast and furious Neutral · CEFR B2
  Happening with exceptional speed, energy, and intensity.
• full tilt Informal · CEFR B2
  At the greatest possible speed or level of effort.
• now or never Neutral · CEFR B1
  A moment when immediate action is necessary because the opportunity will not return.
• the rest is history Neutral · CEFR B1
  later events are already familiar or easily assumed, so they need no further telling
• in the fast lane Neutral · CEFR B2
  living or working at an intense pace often associated with excitement and risk
• within living memory Neutral · CEFR B2
  recent enough to be remembered personally by people who are still alive
• early bird Neutral · CEFR A2
  someone who prefers beginning the day before most other people
• long in the tooth Neutral · CEFR C1
  old or growing old, especially when age affects suitability for something
• with bated breath Neutral · CEFR B2
  while waiting with intense eagerness or anxiety for something to happen
• when all is said and done Neutral · CEFR B2
  ultimately, after everything has been discussed and considered
• on tenterhooks Neutral · CEFR C1
  anxiously waiting in suspense because the outcome is uncertain
• bright and early Neutral · CEFR A2
  at the very start of the morning
• dead to the world Neutral · CEFR B2
  sleeping so deeply that you are completely unaware of your surroundings
• champ at the bit Neutral · CEFR B2
  to feel intensely ready to begin after being forced to wait