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To say something from memory without extensive thought or checking.
To be alert, well-informed, or highly organized.
To say or do something that disrupts a stable situation or causes trouble.
Something that happens very rarely.
To regain control of one's emotions after being upset.
To spoil someone's plans or enthusiasm.
To make a bad situation even worse, e.g., being late and then forgetting your keys.
Means something is very inexpensive, e.g., not worrying about being paid back for something cheap.
To try every possible method to achieve something.
Suggests that effort and difficulty are necessary to achieve something worthwhile, especially in physical training.
This idiom means that a visual representation conveys a message more effectively than written words, e.g., a sketch of a floor plan.
To dislike or be uninterested in something.
Means something is very easy, e.g., that exam was really simple.
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.
To avoid directly stating what you mean, often due to discomfort, e.g., directly expressing an dislike for someone's boyfriend.
It's preferable to do something or arrive late than not at all, often used sarcastically.
To attempt something that is too challenging or too much to handle, e.g., taking on a large project.
To force oneself to do something unpleasant or difficult, or to act bravely in a tough situation, e.g., quitting a job.
A phrase meaning 'good luck,' commonly said to performers.
To help people who don't know each other feel more comfortable and relaxed, e.g., playing a game to ease introductions.
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.
Means something is very expensive, e.g., a fancy coat.
To do something in the easiest, fastest, or cheapest way, which often results in lower quality, e.g., a poorly written report.
To give someone more freedom or be less critical, e.g., teachers being lenient on the last day of class.
Used to tell someone they are not good at something, often humorously, e.g., a drum solo being entertaining but not professional-level.
To rely solely on one person or plan for success, e.g., applying for multiple jobs instead of just one.
To encourage someone to do something carefully and slowly, e.g., warning someone not to spill paint.
Every negative situation has a positive aspect, e.g., finding a dream job after being made redundant.
To be treated in the same unpleasant way that you have treated others, e.g., a cruel prison warden being jailed.
To become difficult to control, e.g., overspending during Christmas.
To express a wish or emotion, especially a negative one, to relieve it, e.g., buying a desired dress to stop thinking about it.
To start organizing oneself to be more effective, e.g., tidying a messy desk.
To believe someone even if you're not entirely sure they are telling the truth, e.g., accepting an excuse for lateness.
To deliberately ignore someone.
To start planning something again because the initial plan failed.
Encourages patience, as positive outcomes will eventually occur.
To persevere and not give up hope during difficulties, e.g., during final exams.
To accurately identify something or get something exactly right.
To go to bed, e.g., when tired.
You are better off not knowing certain unpleasant facts or truths.
To summarize something in the fewest possible words.
An informal way of saying that someone accusing another of a fault possesses the same fault themselves.
Used to express that something is not difficult to understand or do.
To join a popular activity, trend, or opinion.
To remain optimistic and happy despite difficulties.
To achieve two things with a single action.
To be in a precarious or risky situation where further mistakes will lead to negative consequences.
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.
An idiom referring to a good thing that initially appeared bad, e.g., losing a job proved to be a positive change.
To avoid interfering with a situation that is currently calm to prevent making it worse.
To get straight to the point, providing only essential information to shorten a narrative.
To be too slow to take advantage of an opportunity.
Refers to a specific local area or region.
Too good, expensive, or desirable for someone to attain.
To argue against a point of view for the sake of healthy debate, or to present a differing opinion.
To decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than according to a plan.
To playfully tease or deceive someone.
To allow someone to escape punishment for a wrongdoing.
To accidentally reveal a secret.
To save money or other resources for a future time when they might be needed.
To agree with someone.
To clarify or provide new information about something.
To avoid making a decision or choosing sides.
To wait patiently or refrain from taking action.
To suspect that something is wrong, deceptive, or treacherous.
Indicates that something, like a plan, has been progressing well without issues up to the present moment.
Used to express intense dislike for something, implying one would never do or wear it.
Describes someone who has good intentions, even if their actions are sometimes misguided.
To be very surprised or amazed.
A person or thing that brings great satisfaction and happiness.
The actual character or nature of a person, often revealed after initial impressions.
To sound vaguely familiar or remind someone of something they've heard before.
Said when a person who was just being discussed unexpectedly appears.
To reveal a secret or share gossip.
To preempt someone's announcement or accomplishment, taking attention or praise away from them.
To maintain one's opinions or beliefs despite opposition or pressure.
To not take something too seriously or believe it completely, often due to doubt about its accuracy.
To make fun of someone or something, often in a teasing way.
It is up to you to make the next decision or take action.
A situation where one can enjoy the advantages of two different things simultaneously.
A highly effective, innovative, or excellent invention or idea.
It seems straightforward at first glance, but hidden complexities or problems emerge upon closer inspection.
Those who arrive first or act promptly will have the best opportunities or advantages.
A significant and obvious problem or contentious issue that everyone is aware of but chooses to avoid discussing.
The final insult or difficulty in a series, which makes a situation unbearable.
Don't worry about a missed opportunity or a broken relationship, as other equally good options are available.
Someone's seemingly irrational behavior actually has a logical explanation or underlying plan.
Nothing is entirely free; there are always hidden costs or reasons behind seemingly free offers.
To remain supportive and loyal during all circumstances, both good and bad.
To act recklessly or impulsively, disregarding potential risks.
To add another negative element to an already bad situation.
To persuade or pressure someone to do something they were initially reluctant to do.
Feeling slightly unwell or low in spirits.
Something that is undecided or unresolved.
To not worry about a potential problem until it actually arises.
To understand or accept something complex or unusual.
Used to express strong agreement with what someone has just said.
You cannot enjoy the benefits of two mutually exclusive options simultaneously; you must choose one.
You shouldn't form an opinion about someone or something based solely on their outward appearance.
You learn from your mistakes and experiences, becoming wiser as a result.