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Hit the books.
Study very hard.
Guys I can't go out tonight. I gotta hit the books. Sorry.
Stab someone in the back.
To do something bad to someone who trusts you.
My ex-business partner stabbed me in the back. He had been secretly stealing all of the company money.
Get out of hand.
For a situation to become uncontrollable.
The protest got out of hand and became really violent.
Like two peas in a pod.
To look the same, or have the same characteristics.
My dad and my uncle are like two peas in a pod.
No pain no gain.
If you want to be successful, you need to work very hard.
Yuri: I hate studying. All I do is study.
Bea: Well, no pain no gain.
Feel/look like a million bucks/dollars.
To feel very attractive.
This Chanel dress is incredible. Oh man, I look like a million bucks.
So far so good.
Everything from the start to now is good.
I love my new job. So far so good.
Speak of the devil.
We say this when the person we are speaking about walks in the room.
Do you know where Sven is? Oh, speak of the devil. Here he is!
Long story short.
You say this when you don't want to give details to a story.
I haven't been feeling well lately. You know, dizzy and tired. Well, long story short, I'm pregnant.
Break the ice.
To make new people more comfortable in a social situation.
At a party, all you need are a few vodka shots to break the ice.
Through thick and thin.
During the good and bad times.
My husband loves me through thick and thin.
Bite off more than you can chew.
To try and do something that isn't possible for you.
I need more money so I told my boss that I want to work 7 days a week. I think I bit off more than I can chew.
Cut to the chase.
Don't waste time, tell me the important points.
OK I'm going to cut to the chase Bill. You're fired.
Sit on the fence.
You cannot make a decision.
I'm not sure if I want to marry Georgia. I'm still sitting on the fence.
Find your feet.
To become familiar with a new situation.
My new job is so confusing but I'm slowly finding my feet.
Call it a day.
To stop doing something because you're tired.
Shall we call it a day? We can continue working on this project tomorrow morning.
It's like riding a bike.
it's easy to remember how to do something.
Susan: Oh my goodness, I can't remember how to dance flamenco.
Ria: Oh come on, it's like riding a bike!
Sit tight.
Be patient and wait.
The pizza delivery is going to be 30 minutes late. Ugh, we just need to sit tight.
Pull yourself together.
Stop being emotional and think logically.
Pull yourself together Ria! Stop crying about Jacob. He doesn't love you.
The last straw.
The final problem, after many problems that makes you stop something.
I finally broke up with Steve. The last straw was when he said I was stupid.
Keep your chin up!
Continue to be positive
A blessing in disguise!
A negative situation which becomes a positive situation.
Getting really sick was actually a blessing in disguise. When I went to the hospital I met my future wife!
Beat around/about the bush.
To talk about everything except for the most important point
Stop beating about the bush and tell me the truth!
It takes two to tango.
You need two people to have an argument.
Jeff says the divorce is Amy's fault. But, it takes two to tango.
Get your act together.
You need to be more organized and mature.
You have 2 kids. Stop drinking so much. Get your act together!