Idioms

Question 1

(to be) off the table

nothing is off the table

Answer 1

“(to be) off the table”

to be withdrawn or no longer available

If sth is “off the table”, there will be no more discussions about it.

Hey! That topic is off the table! Let it go.

“off the table” means that whatever is being discussed will not be considered. If “nothing is off the table” then everything will be considered



(The proposal is) off the table: (The proposal) has been withdrawn, cancelled, is no longer being offered

My offer is still on the table!:
My offer still applies! My offer is still available!

1) So that proposal, too, came off the table. With the list of options whittled down, …

2) The deal is believed to be off the table for now, at least. It is understood there was a major row …

3) … life in prison without parole if the death penalty were to be taken off the table, but prosecutors declined the offer.

4) It must do what needs to be done to get the nuclear file off the table. No movement with Iran is possible with that unresolved.

5) The committee has taken ranked ballots and list-type proportional representation systems off the table. Now it’s time to figure out what a system could actually look like …

Question 2

to Buckle down

Answer 2

„to buckle down”

to get serious about a task;

to work diligently on a task or problem

1) He had so much energy it was exhausting and he was starting to buckle down at school as he wanted to go to …

2) … dream of property ownership. Most of us have a choice in our 20s: buckle down and save for a home loan deposit, work hard and set ourselves up …

3) We’ve come to the fact that we’ve really got to buckle down and get on with things because we really want this to survive here.

4) … life can be pretty tough. Fortune and circumstance are almost overwhelming. But they buckle down to the task of simply getting by - and getting through another day.

5) There’s not much time before the world championships this month so I need to buckle down and do the job.

6) All of which serves to underline that Ireland are going to have buckle down for a long, hard slog through their final three matches, starting with …

7) They need to buckle down and start working, and they should look at what …

Colleague 1: Have you got that quarterly report done yet? You know it is due the day after tomorrow, right?

Colleague 2: I know when it is due. It is just such an odious task that I have been avoiding it.

Colleague 1: Then you had better buckle down and get to work and get it done.

Colleague 2: You’re right. I will put all else aside and really concentrate on it, after lunch.

Friend 1: Let’s go shopping.

Friend 2: I can’t. I decided to really buckle down and get serious about reducing my credit card debt.

Friend 1: But you love to shop.

Friend 2: Yes I do. That is why I really have to apply myself to remain vigilant in fighting the impulse to shop.

Question 3

Make up your mind

make up one’s mind

Answer 3

Definition of make up one’s mind

: to make a decision about something : to decide

I can’t make up my mind where to take my vacation.

He’s thinking about going, but he still hasn’t made up his mind (about it).

I can’t decide for you. You’ll have to make up your own mind.

Question 4

search me!

Answer 4

spoken used to tell someone that you do not know the answer to a question

‘Where is she?’ ‘Search me!’

Question 5

good to go

I’m good to go

Answer 5

US, informal
: ready to leave or to start doing something
We have all the tools and supplies we need, so we’re good to go.

Question 6

Mess with

Answer 6

Definition of mess with
informal

1 : to cause trouble for (someone) : to deal with (someone) in a way that may cause anger or violence
I wouldn’t want to mess with him.
You’d better not be messing with me.

2 chiefly US : to deal with or be involved with (something that causes or that could cause trouble)
The company doesn’t want to mess with small distributors.
He doesn’t want to mess with cocaine anymore.

3 : to handle or play with (something) in a careless way : to mess around with (something)
Don’t mess with the camera.

Question 7

and bob’s your uncle

Answer 7

Definition of and Bob’s your uncle
British, informal
—used to say that something is easy to do or use
Just complete the form, pay the fee, and Bob’s your uncle!

Question 8

you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours

scratch a … and you’ll find a … [underneath]

Answer 8

Wendungen:

you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours: eine Hand wäscht die andere Sprichw

scratch a … and you’ll find a … [underneath]: in jedem/jeder … steckt ein/eine …

scratch a … and you’ll find a … [underneath]: hinter jedem/jeder … verbirgt sich ein/eine …

scratch a rabid nationalist and you’re likely to find a racist underneath: in jedem fanatischen Nationalisten steckt mit ziemlicher Sicherheit ein Rassist

Question 9

Bad news travels fast

World travels fast

Answer 9

People are quick to discuss the misfortunes of others.

خبرا زود پخش میشه

Question 10

I’d like to return the favor

There’s no need to do that

Keep it quiet

I messed up

Don’t trouble yourself

Answer 10

I’d like to return the favor میخوام لطف شمارو جبران کنم

There’s no need to do that لازم نیست اینکارو انجام بدی

Keep it quiet به کسی چیزی نگو

I messed up من گند زدن

Don’t trouble yourself خودتو تو‌ دردسر ننداز

Question 11

God will provide

Answer 11

خدا می رسونه

God will provide.

It’s a very popular saying when it comes to finances and money. But it can get a bad rap because it almost sounds like God is taking the responsibility away from us to provide for ourselves. Not so – let’s explore!

Question 12

never say die

Answer 12

Never say die.

Prov. Do not give up. Jill:

I don’t think I can finish this project in time. Jane:

Never say die. Alan: It’s no use. I can’t make my checkbook balance. Jane: Never say die!

Question 13

It’s getting late
it’s getting dark
it’s getting scary
it’s getting worse
v it’s getting cold
it’s getting interesting
it’s getting better
it’s getting boring
it’s getting tougher
It’s getting closer
It’s getting ridiculous:

Question 14

Well done
Way to go
You rock
You’re awesome
Nice job
Good job
Keep it up
Superb
Hats off to you

Answer 14

Well done
Way to go
You rock تو فوقالعاده ای
You’re awesome
Nice job
Good job
Keep it up. همین فرمون برو
Superb. عالیه
Hats off to you

Question 15

Don’t ignore me
Don’t tickle me
Don’t bother me
Don’t rush me
V Don’t rush
Don’t be silly
Don’t freak out
Don’t take it personally
Don’t play hard to get

Answer 15

Don’t ignore me
Don’t tickle me قلقلکم نده
Don’t bother me
Don’t rush me هولم نکن
Don’t rush عجله
Don’t be silly
Don’t freak out وحشت نکن، هول نکن
Don’t take it personally به خودت نگیر
Don’t play hard to get ناز نکن

Question 16

As you wish
I’m at your service
At your service
For my sake
Plz for my sake
Your wish is my command!

Answer 16

As you wish هر جور عشقته
I’m at your service در خدمتتون هستم
At your service در خدمتم
For my sake به خاطر من
Plz for my sake به خاطر من لطفا
Your wish is my command! امر امر شماست

Question 17

Don’t jump to conclusions
You’ve got to be kidding
Throw in the towel
Easier said than done dial, viiis
Rain or Shine
Good thinking
You read my mind
Don’t be chicken

Answer 17

Don’t jump to conclusions زود قضاوت نکن
You’ve got to be kidding حتما شوخیت گرفته
Throw in the towel کوتاه بیا، تسلیم شو. کنار بکش
Easier said than done گفتنش راحته
Rain or Shine تحت هر شرایطی
Good thinking فکر خوبیه
You read my mind ذهنمو خوندی
Don’t be chicken ترسو نباش

Question 18

you dudes hungry?
I’m a little peckish

Answer 18

you dudes hungry?
I’m a little peckish من یکم گرسنمه

Question 19

Let´s Bounce

Answer 19

Are you done working? let’s bounce.

a saying meaning “let’s go” or “come on”

to leave a dull place or party
“This place ain’t makin’ it… Let’s bounce…”

The COOL way of saying, time to leave
ye ye, lets bounce, iight?

let’s bounce
to leave, depart, exit, however you want the word to be
Friend #1: “I’m bored. Hey, look there’s our ride to the party.”
Friend #2: “Alright, let’s bounce!”

Question 20

tell it like it is

Answer 20

tell it like it is
idiom

to describe a situation honestly without avoiding any unpleasant details:

I want a newspaper that tells it like it is, without any opinion or political bias.

Question 21

don´t take it to heart

Answer 21

take something to heart
idiom

If you take criticism or advice to heart, you think about it seriously, often because it upsets you:

Don’t take it to heart - he was only joking about your hair.

Question 22

have you no shame.

Question 23

I took you for granted

Answer 23

take something or someone for granted
phrase

If you take situations or people for granted, you do not realize or show that you are grateful for how much you get from them:

One of the problems with relationships is that after a while you just take each other for granted.
Five years into the relationship, I don’t want him thinking he can just take me for granted.
I try to remind my kids that they shouldn’t take the generosity of their grandparents for granted.
I do so much for him and he just takes me for granted.
You don’t know how lucky you are living in a place like this. You take it all for granted.
She knows she’s very privileged - she doesn’t take it for granted.

Question 24

darn it!

Question 25

Me three

Answer 25

me too

Question 26

end of story

Answer 26

end of story
idiom informal

something you say when you think that the opinion you have just expressed about something is correct and that there is no other way of thinking about it:

This woman is innocent - end of story.

Question 27

you just say the word

Answer 27

say the word
idiom

used to tell someone that you will do what they want at the time they ask you:

You only have to/Just say the word, and I’ll come and help.

Question 28

easy does it!

Answer 28

easy does it!
idiom informal

used to tell someone to do something slowly and carefully

Question 29

my bad

Answer 29

my bad
idiom

US informal
used for saying that you accept that you are wrong or that something is your fault:
“You brought the wrong book.” “Okay, my bad. I’ll go get it.”

Question 30

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Question 31

put someone on the spot

“Daddy, why you put me on the spot like that with Black Jesus?” Sekani complains.

Answer 31

If you put someone on the spot, you cause them embarrassment or difficulty by forcing them at that moment to answer a difficult question or make an important decision:

Mira rather put the boss on the spot by asking him when he was going to give us a raise.

Question 32

indulge

in etwas schwelgen

Answer 32

indulge [inˈdaldʒ]
♦ verb
1 to allow (a person) to do or have what he wishes: You shouldn’t indulge that child.
لوس کردن
2 to follow (a wish, interest etc ): He indulges his love of food by dining at expensive restaurants.
برآورده کردن
3 to allow (oneself) a luxury etc : Life would be very dull if we never indulged (ourselves).
برخوردار کردن
inˈdulgence
♦ noun
.
لوس کردن
inˈdulgent
♦ adjective
willing to allow people to do or have what they wish (often to too great an extent): an indulgent parent.
آسان گیر
indulge in
to give way to (an inclination, emotion etc ): She indulged in tears / in a fit of temper.
زیاده روی کردن

Question 33

Have you ever had the awful feeling that you’re just waiting for the other shoe to drop

Question 34

having an ace up your sleeve

Question 35

There’s not much to it.

Answer 35

There’s not much to it.
“There’s not much to it” means that something is simple and easy. You can use this phrase when you’re explaining how something works:

You just flip that switch and wait. There’s not much to it.