Idioms
under the weather
feeling ill/ getting cold
beat around the bush
not giving a direct answer
better late than never
to do something rather than not doing anything at all
no pain no gain
putting in effort is required to achieve something
cry over spilt milk
Worrying or complaining about something that cannot be fixed/rectified
walking on egg shells
Being very careful
to break someone's bubble
hint: disappoint
to do or say something that proves someone else's beliefs are not true
through thick and thin
at all times-both good and bad
see eye to eye
have the same opinion or point of view as someone
adding fuel to the fire
making a problem worse
cold feet
becoming nervous/ anxious
snowed under
hint: occupied
to be busy
pretty penny
hint: a lot of money
expensive
Curiosity killed the cat
Asking too many questions or involving too much in other people’s affairs will get you into trouble
break the ice
hint: making people comfortable
To make people feel comfortable with those who are unfamiliar to them
kill two birds with a stone
achieve 2 things by only doing one thing (saving time)
bite the bullet
hint: get it done
finish something no matter how unsatisfying or unpleasant it is
steal someone's thunder
hint: selfishness
directing the attention to themselves and doing something to gain praise to prevent others from gaining praise
every dog has its day
hint: opportunity
everyone gets a chance
having a monkey on your back
hint: unsolved problem
To have a problem that you cannot solve or get rid off easily
apple of my eye
someone who you really love/ who you're fond of
make two ends meet
hint: sufficient funds
to have just enough money for all your needs
to be at loggerheads with someone
to quarrel/argue/disagree
a pain in the neck
refers to someone who is annoying
go down in flames
To fail terribly