Idioms
He wears his heart on his sleeve; he can get angry very fast!
someone who is emotional
My new coworker is very successful; he is wheeling and dealing all day.
Making a lot of business deals (having a lot of success)
He is waiting in the wings for the next manager position to open
Someone who is ready to take over a role or position when it opens up
My new car runs so well--it works like a charm!
Something that works well
This situation will get better soon--we just need to weather the storm.
Survive a dangerous event or deal with a difficult situation
He is probably going to be fired soon; the writing is on the wall with his work performance.
There are signs that a person or company is in trouble and will fail soon.
Education has helped me further my career; it has been worth its weight in gold
Something that is valuable or useful
Don't worry about our argument. It is all water under the bridge now.
Something that happened in the past that no longer affects the present.
Sometimes, it is okay to tell a little white lie to make someone feel better.
A small lie that is meant to be polite or not hurt someone's feelings.
It is worth your while to watch that new TV show!
The benefits of doing something is greater than the value or effort that it requires
Don't waste your breath on him; he will never listen to your advice.
Everything you say will be ignored.
Finishing that project was a huge weight off my shoulders--I don't need to think about it anymore!
You no longer have to worry about something or deal with something difficult.
I passed me driver's test with flying colors!
I want to wash my hands of this project--it is not going well at all.
To stop being involved in something because you lost interest or confidence in it.
My heart attack was a wake-up call; I really need to start eating healthier!
Something that makes you realize you need to make a change in your life.