Ideas
What does "think outside the box" mean?
To think creatively or differently
What does “have a lot on your plate” mean?
To have many tasks or responsibilities.
What does “back to the drawing board” mean?
To start again because the plan failed
What does “over the moon” mean?
Extremely happy
What does “shop till you drop” mean?
To go shopping for a long time until you’re exhausted.
What does “a light-bulb moment” mean?
A sudden realization or idea.
What does “piece of cake” mean?
Something very easy to do.
What does “pull your weight” mean at work?
To do your fair share of the work.
What does “down in the dumps” mean?
Feeling sad or depressed.
What does “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
To be very expensive.
What does “food for thought” mean?
Something that makes you think deeply.
What does “spill the beans” mean?
To reveal a secret
What does “in the same boat” mean?
To be in the same difficult situation as others.
What does “butterflies in your stomach” mean?
Feeling nervous or excited.
What does “window shopping” mean?
Looking at items without buying them.
What does “brainstorm” mean?
To come up with many ideas quickly.
What does “bite off more than you can chew” mean?
To take on more work than you can handle
What does “burn the midnight oil” mean?
To work late into the night.
What does “on edge” mean?
Feeling tense or anxious.
What does “a good deal” mean?
Something that is bought at a lower price than usual.
What does “sleep on it” mean?
To think about a decision overnight before choosing.
What does “salt of the earth” mean?
A very good, honest, and kind person.
What does “call it a day” mean?
To stop working for the day.
What does “in high spirits” mean?
Feeling cheerful and lively.
What does “tighten your belt” mean?
To spend less money because of a limited budget.