“Cut corners”

“Break a leg”

A way to wish someone good luck.

“Ball is in your court”

It is your decision or responsibility now.

“A blessing in disguise”

Something that seems bad but turns out good.

“Beggars can’t be choosers”

People with no options must accept what they get.

“Time flies”

Time passes very quickly.

“Hit the nail on the head”

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

“Wrap one's head around something”

To understand something complicated.

“Back against the wall”

In a very difficult situation with no easy options.

“Once in a blue moon”

Very rarely.

“Take it with a grain of salt”

To not completely believe something.

“Better late than never”

Doing something late is better than not doing it at all.

“Actions speak louder than words”

What people do is more important than what they say.

“Under the weather”

Feeling slightly ill or unwell.

“Beat around the bush”

To avoid saying something directly.

“Get out of hand”

To become uncontrollable.

“Burn the midnight oil”

To work late into the night.

“When pigs fly”

Something that will never happen.

“Break the ice”

To do or say something that makes people feel more comfortable in a new or awkward situation.

“Spill the beans”

To reveal secret information.

“The best of both worlds”

A situation where you enjoy two different advantages.