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Idioms
Idioms
That camera cost me an arm and a leg! I hope this will benefit me in the future as a photographer or YouTuber
because I really love taking pictures and videos
Seems like our boss is looking to chew someone out with that straight face and vibe. We must hurry our works
and behave!
4. Cross your fingers – To hope something happens the way you want it to
If you have done your best in something, just cross you fingers, hope for the best, and pray that you will get
what you deserved!
5. Get up on the wrong side of the bed – Someone who is having a horrible day
So many terrible things happened to me today. First, I forgot my wallet, then while walking to the bus stop
someone carelessly drove over the puddle and got my shoes wet, now I am scolded at the office. I guess I got up
on the wrong side of the bed today.
Ali just came back from a 3 days 2 nights camp in the jungle. The moment he reached home, he pigged out and
the slept the whole day.
Nobody wants to work with Michael now because he tends to steal someone’s thunder on his previous group
projects.
My aunt is finally tying the knot this Monday and my family cannot wait to attend it in London!
I am head over heels when I realised there are lots of people reading and commenting my blog!
I just had a long day at the training center today. I think I will hit the sack early today. Good night.
I know that this situation is not very convenient for you, but hold your horses and don’t do something you will
regret. Patience is virtue.
12. A leopard cannot change his spots – You cannot change who you are
No matter how hard I try, I cannot please everyone I meet. A leopard cannot change his spots. If you are not
happy with who I am, then grab your bags and leave. I tried.
When your parents are giving you a lecture, just bite your tongue.
15. Cut to the chase – Leave out all the unnecessary details and get straight to the point
I told Sami to just cut to the chase and tell me the whole story. So know I know everything about your problem.
Stay calm because I will always be here for you.
16. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch – Don’t rely on something until you are sure of it
Before taking a risky action, don’t count you chickens before they hatch. We must wait to have the final results
and discuss with everyone about this situation.
Even though we did not get the award for the best video, we must learn to get over it because there will be
more works and awards to look forward to.
18. Go out on a limb – Put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone/something
I went out on a limb to talk you out of that situation. Now you must straighten up and find yourself a job and
house.
19. Go to the extra mile – Going above and beyond whatever is required for the task at hand
If you want to achieve more things than others, you must go to the extra mile and do things that other people do
not do.
20. Graveyard shift – Working hours from about 12:00 am to 8:00 am. The time of the day when most other
people are sleeping
My father works at graveyard shift as a security guard. We rarely see him and if we do, he is always sleeping.
After the accident and the death of his wife, Sam just lost his head and he is no longer the same person we used
to know.
No matter how frustrating and depressing it is to lose a competition, we must keep our chin up because next
year we will be tougher and stronger.
Don’t worry, Joe. We will show you the ropes in this line of work and you will be an expert in no time.
24. Face the music – To accept punishment for something you have done
After all the years of robberies, rapes, and murder, a gangster leader, Thomas Shelby is finally caught and now
facing the music of his crimes.
25. Gut feeling – Personal intuition you get, especially when something may not be right
I told you not to befriend him. I always had this gut feeling about him ever since I met him.