IdiomPut oneself in someone’s shoesBe more sympathetic, to imagine someone else’s position. I know she’s been really stressed lately, but put yourself in her...
IdiomCut cornersSacrificing quality for time or money. The building is falling apart because they cut corners building it. We’re going to have...
IdiomCost an arm and a legSomething that is very expensive. That fridge cost me an arm and a leg! Mental Floss explains the origin of...
IdiomComparing apples to orangesComparing two things even though they are different. Comparing Miami to New York is like comparing apples to oranges! How...
IdiomCall it a dayTo stop working for the day. I’ve been working since 6AM, I think I’m going to call it a day.
IdiomBreak a legBreak a leg is a way of wishing someone good luck. A: I’m about to go on stage… B: Break...
IdiomBeat around the bushWhen an uncomfortable topic is avoided. Similar to the elephant in the room. Stop beating around the bush and tell me what...
IdiomBetter late than neverSometimes it’s better for something to happen later than expected, as opposed to never happening at all. I can’t believe...
IdiomBite the bulletComplete an unpleasant task. Similar to a hard pill to swallow. I need to bite the bullet and replace my...
