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Stick to your guns
to continue to have your beliefs or continue with a plan of action, even if other people disagree with you: Despite harsh criticism, she’s sticking to her guns on this issue.
spill the beans
Disclose a secret or reveal something prematurely
on cloud nine
extremely happy.
“I was on cloud nine once I had completed it”
‘The best of both worlds
means you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time.
“By working part-time and looking after her kids two days a week she managed to get the best of both worlds.”
Speak of the devil
this means that the person you’re just talking about actually appears at that moment.
“Hi Tom, speak of the devil, I was just telling Sara about your new car.”
See eye to eye
this means agreeing with someone.
“They finally saw eye to eye on the business deal.”
Once in a blue moon
an event that happens infrequently.
“I only go to the cinema once in a blue moon.”
A piece of cake
something is very easy.
“The English test was a piece of cake.”
To cost an arm and a leg
something is very expensive.
“Fuel these days costs and arm and a leg.”
To feel under the weather
to not feel well.
“I’m really feeling under the weather today; I have a terrible cold.”
To kill two birds with one stone
to solve two problems at once.
“By taking my dad on holiday, I killed two birds with one stone. I got to go away but also spend time with him.”
To cut corners
to do something badly or cheaply.
“They really cut corners when they built this bathroom; the shower is leaking.”
To add insult to injury
to make a situation worse.
“To add insult to injury the car drove off without stopping after knocking me off my bike.”
Break a leg
means ‘good luck’ (often said to actors before they go on stage).
“Break a leg Sam, I’m sure your performance will be great.”
To hit the nail on the head
o describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
“He hit the nail on the head when he said this company needs more HR support.”
