“Burst someone’s bubble”

“Cry over spilled milk”

To be upset about something that cannot be changed.

“Don’t judge a book by its cover”

Don’t judge by appearance.

“Follow in someone’s footsteps”

To do the same thing as someone did before you.

“Call someone’s bluff”

To challenge someone to prove that what they say is true.

“Beggars can’t be choosers”

People with no options must accept what they get.

“No pain, no gain”

You must work hard to achieve success.

“Fill someone’s shoes”

To take over someone’s role or responsibilities.

“Be in someone’s shoes”

To be in another person’s situation.