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Pull Someone's Leg0:18:43
To playfully tease or deceive someone.
Pull Yourself Together0:19:01
To regain control of one's emotions after being upset.
Rain on Someone's Parade0:19:22
To spoil someone's plans or enthusiasm.
No Pain, No Gain0:15:51
Suggests that effort and difficulty are necessary to achieve something worthwhile, especially in physical training.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words0:00:47
This idiom means that a visual representation conveys a message more effectively than written words, e.g., a sketch of a floor plan.
Not One's Cup of Tea0:16:12
To dislike or be uninterested in something.
A Piece of Cake0:01:12
Means something is very easy, e.g., that exam was really simple.
On Thin Ice0:17:02
To be in a precarious or risky situation where further mistakes will lead to negative consequences.
Out of Someone's League0:17:46
Too good, expensive, or desirable for someone to attain.
Play Devil's Advocate0:18:02
To argue against a point of view for the sake of healthy debate, or to present a differing opinion.
Play Something by Ear0:18:26
To decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than according to a plan.
Add Insult to Injury0:01:48
To make a bad situation even worse, e.g., being late and then forgetting your keys.
As Cheap as Chips0:02:10
Means something is very inexpensive, e.g., not worrying about being paid back for something cheap.
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie0:13:48
To avoid interfering with a situation that is currently calm to prevent making it worse.
Let Someone Off the Hook0:14:11
To allow someone to escape punishment for a wrongdoing.
Barking Up the Wrong Tree0:02:26
To be mistaken about the approach or reason for something, e.g., trying to read a textbook cover to cover instead of using an effective study method.
Beat Around the Bush0:02:51
To avoid directly stating what you mean, often due to discomfort, e.g., directly expressing an dislike for someone's boyfriend.
Better Late Than Never0:03:11
It's preferable to do something or arrive late than not at all, often used sarcastically.
Bite Off More Than You Can Chew0:03:34
To attempt something that is too challenging or too much to handle, e.g., taking on a large project.
Bite the Bullet0:03:55
To force oneself to do something unpleasant or difficult, or to act bravely in a tough situation, e.g., quitting a job.
Break a Leg0:04:10
A phrase meaning 'good luck,' commonly said to performers.
Break the Ice0:04:28
To help people who don't know each other feel more comfortable and relaxed, e.g., playing a game to ease introductions.
Call it a Day0:04:57
To stop working or doing something because you've either accomplished enough or don't want to continue, e.g., stopping work due to exhaustion.
Cost an Arm and a Leg0:05:15
Means something is very expensive, e.g., a fancy coat.
Cut Corners0:05:30
To do something in the easiest, fastest, or cheapest way, which often results in lower quality, e.g., a poorly written report.
Cut Somebody Some Slack0:05:55
To give someone more freedom or be less critical, e.g., teachers being lenient on the last day of class.
Don't Give Up the Day Job0:06:14
Used to tell someone they are not good at something, often humorously, e.g., a drum solo being entertaining but not professional-level.
Put All Your Eggs in One Basket0:06:32
To rely solely on one person or plan for success, e.g., applying for multiple jobs instead of just one.
Easy Does It0:06:55
To encourage someone to do something carefully and slowly, e.g., warning someone not to spill paint.
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining0:07:11
Every negative situation has a positive aspect, e.g., finding a dream job after being made redundant.
Get a Taste of Your Own Medicine0:07:31
To be treated in the same unpleasant way that you have treated others, e.g., a cruel prison warden being jailed.
Get Out of Hand0:07:54
To become difficult to control, e.g., overspending during Christmas.
Get Something Out of Your System0:08:11
To express a wish or emotion, especially a negative one, to relieve it, e.g., buying a desired dress to stop thinking about it.
Get Your Act Together0:08:41
To start organizing oneself to be more effective, e.g., tidying a messy desk.
Give Someone the Benefit of the Doubt0:09:01
To believe someone even if you're not entirely sure they are telling the truth, e.g., accepting an excuse for lateness.
Give Someone the Cold Shoulder0:09:23
To deliberately ignore someone.
Go Back to the Drawing Board0:09:37
To start planning something again because the initial plan failed.
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait0:09:57
Encourages patience, as positive outcomes will eventually occur.
Hang in There0:10:17
To persevere and not give up hope during difficulties, e.g., during final exams.
Hit the Nail on the Head0:10:36
To accurately identify something or get something exactly right.
Hit the Sack0:10:52
To go to bed, e.g., when tired.
Ignorance is Bliss0:11:09
You are better off not knowing certain unpleasant facts or truths.
In a Nutshell0:11:32
To summarize something in the fewest possible words.
It Takes One to Know One0:11:44
An informal way of saying that someone accusing another of a fault possesses the same fault themselves.
It's Not Rocket Science0:12:01
Used to express that something is not difficult to understand or do.
Jump on the Bandwagon0:12:24
To join a popular activity, trend, or opinion.
Keep One's Chin Up0:12:48
To remain optimistic and happy despite difficulties.
Kill Two Birds with One Stone0:13:04
To achieve two things with a single action.
Save Something for a Rainy Day0:20:00
To save money or other resources for a future time when they might be needed.
See Eye to Eye0:20:18
To agree with someone.
Shed Light on Something0:20:28
To clarify or provide new information about something.
Sit on the Fence0:20:44
To avoid making a decision or choosing sides.
Sit Tight0:21:11
To wait patiently or refrain from taking action.
Smell a Rat0:21:27
To suspect that something is wrong, deceptive, or treacherous.
So Far So Good0:21:40
Indicates that something, like a plan, has been progressing well without issues up to the present moment.
Wouldn't Be Caught Dead0:22:11
Used to express intense dislike for something, implying one would never do or wear it.
Someone's Heart is in the Right Place0:22:26
Describes someone who has good intentions, even if their actions are sometimes misguided.
Someone's Jaw Drops0:22:45
To be very surprised or amazed.
Someone's Pride and Joy0:23:01
A person or thing that brings great satisfaction and happiness.
Someone's True Colors0:23:20
The actual character or nature of a person, often revealed after initial impressions.
Something Rings a Bell0:23:57
To sound vaguely familiar or remind someone of something they've heard before.
Speak of the Devil0:24:15
Said when a person who was just being discussed unexpectedly appears.
Spill the Beans0:24:39
To reveal a secret or share gossip.
Steal Someone's Thunder0:24:56
To preempt someone's announcement or accomplishment, taking attention or praise away from them.
Stick to One's Guns0:25:20
To maintain one's opinions or beliefs despite opposition or pressure.
Take Something with a Pinch/Grain of Salt0:25:40
To not take something too seriously or believe it completely, often due to doubt about its accuracy.
Take the Mickey (Mick)0:25:59
To make fun of someone or something, often in a teasing way.
The Ball is in Your Court0:26:17
It is up to you to make the next decision or take action.
The Best of Both Worlds0:26:34
A situation where one can enjoy the advantages of two different things simultaneously.
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread0:26:53
A highly effective, innovative, or excellent invention or idea.
The Devil is in the Details0:27:15
It seems straightforward at first glance, but hidden complexities or problems emerge upon closer inspection.
The Early Bird Gets the Worm0:27:37
Those who arrive first or act promptly will have the best opportunities or advantages.
The Elephant in the Room0:28:00
A significant and obvious problem or contentious issue that everyone is aware of but chooses to avoid discussing.
The Last Straw0:28:21
The final insult or difficulty in a series, which makes a situation unbearable.
There Are Plenty More Fish in the Sea0:28:55
Don't worry about a missed opportunity or a broken relationship, as other equally good options are available.
There's Method to Someone's Madness0:29:13
Someone's seemingly irrational behavior actually has a logical explanation or underlying plan.
There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch0:29:31
Nothing is entirely free; there are always hidden costs or reasons behind seemingly free offers.
Through Thick and Thin0:29:52
To remain supportive and loyal during all circumstances, both good and bad.
Throw Caution to the Wind0:30:14
To act recklessly or impulsively, disregarding potential risks.
To Make Matters Worse0:30:32
To add another negative element to an already bad situation.
Twist Someone's Arm0:30:58
To persuade or pressure someone to do something they were initially reluctant to do.
Under the Weather0:31:16
Feeling slightly unwell or low in spirits.
Up in the Air0:31:31
Something that is undecided or unresolved.
We'll Cross That Bridge When We Come to It0:31:49
To not worry about a potential problem until it actually arises.
Wrap Your Head Around Something0:32:10
To understand or accept something complex or unusual.
You Can Say That Again0:32:32
Used to express strong agreement with what someone has just said.
You Can't Have Your Cake and Eat It Too0:32:57
You cannot enjoy the benefits of two mutually exclusive options simultaneously; you must choose one.
You Can't Judge a Book By Its Cover0:33:14
You shouldn't form an opinion about someone or something based solely on their outward appearance.
You Live and You Learn0:33:32
You learn from your mistakes and experiences, becoming wiser as a result.
Off the Top of One's Head0:16:29
To say something from memory without extensive thought or checking.
On the Ball0:16:44
To be alert, well-informed, or highly organized.
Rock the Boat0:19:43
To say or do something that disrupts a stable situation or causes trouble.
Once in a Blue Moon0:17:26
Something that happens very rarely.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words0:01:25
What someone does is more significant than what they say they will do, e.g., waiting for someone to show love rather than just say it.
Leave No Stone Unturned0:13:29
To try every possible method to achieve something.
Blessing in Disguise0:00:30
An idiom referring to a good thing that initially appeared bad, e.g., losing a job proved to be a positive change.
Let the Cat Out of the Bag0:14:31
To accidentally reveal a secret.
Make a Long Story Short0:14:48
To get straight to the point, providing only essential information to shorten a narrative.
Miss the Boat0:15:12
To be too slow to take advantage of an opportunity.
Neck of the Woods0:15:30
Refers to a specific local area or region.