Useful Idioms

Question 1

Express opinions

Answer 1

My take on this is it’s a good idea.
To my way of thinking, it’s a good idea.
I’m in two minds about this. On the one hand… On the other hand…
I think I’m on the fence about this.
To boil down to
It boils down to money. Can we afford to?
It boils down to one thing, our planet is in danger, so we need explore space.

Question 2

Likes and dislikes

Answer 2

It’s the bees knees - it’s the best
I can take it or leave it - I don’t mind
It’s not my cup of tea

Question 3

Things that confuse you

Answer 3

I cant make head or tail of it.

I cant get my head around.

Question 4

Introducing people

Answer 4

None other than

Question 5

Things that are good

Answer 5

… hands down the best.
… is second to none.
… is a cut above the rest.
I think the world of…

Question 6

Things that are normal

Answer 6

It’s a run-of-the-mill restaurant.

Question 7

Things are not good

Answer 7

It’s not a patch on.
The film is ok, but it’s not a patch on the book.
It cannot hold a candle to.
Spiderman cannot hold a candle to Batman.