التعابير الإنجليزية

“Time flies”

Time passes very quickly.

“Speak your mind”

To say what you really think.

“Keep your fingers crossed”

Hope for good luck or a good outcome.

“Fish out of water”

Feeling uncomfortable in an unfamiliar situation.

“Back against the wall”

In a very difficult situation with no easy options.

“Water under the bridge”

Something from the past that no longer matters.

“Pull someone’s leg”

To joke or trick someone playfully.

“Beggars can’t be choosers”

People with no options must accept what they get.

“Hold your horses”

To wait or be patient.

“The early bird catches the worm”

People who act early have an advantage.

“The last straw”

The final problem that causes someone to lose patience.

“Every cloud has a silver lining”

There is something good in every bad situation.

“Get cold feet”

To become nervous and change your mind.

“Hit the road”

To leave; start a journey.

“Up in the air”

Not decided yet; uncertain.

“Throw someone under the bus”

To sacrifice someone else to protect yourself.

“All ears”

Ready to listen carefully.

“Jump on the bandwagon”

To follow a trend because it is popular.

“Costs an arm and a leg”

Very expensive.

“Out of the blue”

Unexpectedly.

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”

Don’t risk everything on one plan.

“Raining cats and dogs”

Raining very heavily.

“Bite the bullet”

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.

“Face the music”

Accept the consequences of your actions.