Idioms
Better safe than sorry.
It's better to be careful.
To take a chance or do something dangerous.
Risk
You tell a joke in class that no one laughs at.
Social/Emotional
Moving to a new city for your first job.
Young adult
I ___ (finish) dinner when my friend called. (Past Perfect)
I had finished dinner when my friend called.
Go out on a limb.
Take a risk for something you believe in.
Give support to.
Encourage.
You post a controversial opinion on social media.
Social/Emotional.
Trying out for the basketball team.
Teenager
They ___ (not eat) breakfast this morning. (Simple Past)
They didn't eat breakfast this morning.
Look before you leap.
Think carefully before acting.
Continuing to live.
Survival.
You participate in a spicy food-eating challenge.
Physical.
Investing in a house.
Young Adult - Middle Age
After we ___ (eat), we watched a movie. (Past Perfect)
After we had eaten, we watched a movie.
To test something carefully instead of diving in.
Dip your toe in the water.
An inclination (urge) to do something.
Tendency.
You quit your job to start your own business.
Financial
Joining a sports team even though you’ve never played before.
Childhood/Teen
He ___ (be) tired after work. (Simple Past)
He was tired after work.
To risk everything you have for one opportunity.
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Judgement.
You drop out of university to become a YouTuber.
Financial and Social/Emotional
Donating your saving to charity
When I got to the restaurant, my friends ___ (already order) food. (Past Perfect)
When I got to the restaurant, my friends had already ordered food.