π Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
πMeaning
people who wait patiently are typically rewarded and often achieve their desires and goals.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£My father told me to not sell off stocks yet, good things come to those who wait.
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πMeaning
people who wait patiently are typically rewarded and often achieve their desires and goals.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£My father told me to not sell off stocks yet, good things come to those who wait.
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π your guess is as good as mine
πMeaning
βI don't know or have the solution or answer.β
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I asked my wife βhow long will it take for the pie to bake?β and she answered, βyour guess is as good as mine.β
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πMeaning
βI don't know or have the solution or answer.β
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I asked my wife βhow long will it take for the pie to bake?β and she answered, βyour guess is as good as mine.β
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π20β€7π4
π to weather the storm
πMeaning
to deal with a difficult situation without being harmed or damaged
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Newspapers have weathered the storm of online information by providing news online themselves.
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πMeaning
to deal with a difficult situation without being harmed or damaged
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Newspapers have weathered the storm of online information by providing news online themselves.
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π13β€6π5π₯2
π make hay while the sun shines
πMeaning
make the most of a favorable situation while it lasts.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£A:when is your husband coming home?
B:Not for another two weeks.
A:Thatβs a long time! How are you spending your time alone?
B:I am finally getting some home improvement projects done. You know, moving some furniture, painting some rooms, cleaning closets β¦
A:Thatβs a lot of work for one person. Why donβt you wait for your husband to come home?
B:No way! Itβs easier to do it by myself. Iβm getting everything done that I canβt do with other people around.
A:Good idea. βMake hay while the sun shines.β
B:Exactly!
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πMeaning
make the most of a favorable situation while it lasts.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£A:when is your husband coming home?
B:Not for another two weeks.
A:Thatβs a long time! How are you spending your time alone?
B:I am finally getting some home improvement projects done. You know, moving some furniture, painting some rooms, cleaning closets β¦
A:Thatβs a lot of work for one person. Why donβt you wait for your husband to come home?
B:No way! Itβs easier to do it by myself. Iβm getting everything done that I canβt do with other people around.
A:Good idea. βMake hay while the sun shines.β
B:Exactly!
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π16β€15π₯2π1π€1
π go on a wild goose chase
πMeaning
a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something unattainable.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"physicists searching for the hypothetical particle may be on a wild goose chase"
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πMeaning
a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something unattainable.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"physicists searching for the hypothetical particle may be on a wild goose chase"
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π16β€7π2
π Cut to the chase
πMeaning
When somebody tells you to cut to the chase, it means that youβve been talking too long and you need to get to the point. Be careful how you use this idiom; it could be rude or disrespectful if used with someone like a boss or teacher.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Hi, guys. We donβt have much time here, so Iβm going to cut to the chase.
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πMeaning
When somebody tells you to cut to the chase, it means that youβve been talking too long and you need to get to the point. Be careful how you use this idiom; it could be rude or disrespectful if used with someone like a boss or teacher.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Hi, guys. We donβt have much time here, so Iβm going to cut to the chase.
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π12β€7π₯°4π4π¨βπ»3
π bent out of shape
πMeaning
angry or agitated.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"it was just a mistake, nothing to get bent out of shape about"
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πMeaning
angry or agitated.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"it was just a mistake, nothing to get bent out of shape about"
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π19β€7π3π2
π down-to-earth
πMeaning
with no illusions or pretensions; practical and realistic.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"a down-to-earth view of marriage"
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πMeaning
with no illusions or pretensions; practical and realistic.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"a down-to-earth view of marriage"
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β€15π12π4
π A man of his words
πMeaning
A man who keeps promises, who can be trusted
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£If you were a man of your word, you would be on time.
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πMeaning
A man who keeps promises, who can be trusted
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£If you were a man of your word, you would be on time.
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π15β€8π4π₯3π1
π go-getter
πMeaning
If someone is a go-getter, they are very energetic and eager to succeed.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"they went to great lengths to select a team of go-getters willing to learn about the latest in high-tech manufacturing"
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πMeaning
If someone is a go-getter, they are very energetic and eager to succeed.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"they went to great lengths to select a team of go-getters willing to learn about the latest in high-tech manufacturing"
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π24β€12π₯°2π2π1
π a ballpark figure | a ballpark estimate
πMeaning
If you give a ballpark figure or a ballpark estimate, you give a number which you think is fairly close to the actual one.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£We don't know the exact cost, but a ballpark figure would be around six million dollars.
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πMeaning
If you give a ballpark figure or a ballpark estimate, you give a number which you think is fairly close to the actual one.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£We don't know the exact cost, but a ballpark figure would be around six million dollars.
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π14β€3π₯3π2π1
π go with the flow
πMeaning
be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Just relax and go with the flow!
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πMeaning
be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Just relax and go with the flow!
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π16β€12π2
π take the wind out of someone's sails
πMeaning
frustrate someone by unexpectedly anticipating an action or remark.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I was all ready to tell him that the relationship was over when he greeted me with a big bunch of flowers - that took the wind out of my sails.
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πMeaning
frustrate someone by unexpectedly anticipating an action or remark.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I was all ready to tell him that the relationship was over when he greeted me with a big bunch of flowers - that took the wind out of my sails.
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π16β€4π₯°3π3
π better late than never
πMeaning
doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Sorry I was late for the meeting today; I got stuck in traffic.β
Answer: βThat's okay; better late than never.β
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πMeaning
doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Sorry I was late for the meeting today; I got stuck in traffic.β
Answer: βThat's okay; better late than never.β
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π19β€6π₯°6π6
π pull someone's leg
πMeaning
deceive someone playfully; tease someone.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"getting marriedβare you pulling my leg?"
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πMeaning
deceive someone playfully; tease someone.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"getting marriedβare you pulling my leg?"
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π22β€8π3π₯2
π turn a blind eye
πMeaning
pretend not to notice.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"please, don't turn a blind eye to what is happening"
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πMeaning
pretend not to notice.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"please, don't turn a blind eye to what is happening"
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β€29π9π5π₯3
π beat the rush
πMeaning
to get there first
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I always do my shopping early to beat the rush.
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πMeaning
to get there first
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I always do my shopping early to beat the rush.
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π raise Cain
πMeaning
Behave in a rowdy or disruptive way
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£He'll raise Cain when he finds out I lost his watch.
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πMeaning
Behave in a rowdy or disruptive way
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£He'll raise Cain when he finds out I lost his watch.
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π17β€4π€£1
π raise Cain
πMeaning
Behave in a rowdy or disruptive way
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£He'll raise Cain when he finds out I lost his watch.
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πMeaning
Behave in a rowdy or disruptive way
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£He'll raise Cain when he finds out I lost his watch.
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π20β€3π3π€3
π break a leg!
πMeaning
good luck!
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"Remember, the show must go on! Good luck and break a leg!"
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πMeaning
good luck!
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"Remember, the show must go on! Good luck and break a leg!"
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π wet behind the ears
πMeaning
lacking experience; immature.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"he's a nice young fellow but a bit wet behind the ears"
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πMeaning
lacking experience; immature.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"he's a nice young fellow but a bit wet behind the ears"
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