English Idioms

• Dirt cheap

  Very cheap.

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• Tighten your belt

  To spend less money than before.

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• Smell a rat

  To suspect that something is wrong or dishonest.

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• Blaze a trail

  To be the first to do something new.

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• At a glance

  After a quick look.

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• No strings attached

  Without special conditions or obligations.

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• Hang by a thread

  To be in a very uncertain or dangerous situation.

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• Eat humble pie

  To admit that you were wrong.

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• Move the goalposts

  To change the rules or requirements unfairly.

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• Silver spoon

  A symbol of being born into a rich or privileged family.

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• Down to earth

  Practical, realistic, and humble.

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• Beat the odds

  To succeed despite low chances.

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• Bad news travels fast

  People quickly hear about bad events.

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• Back on track

  Returning to the right direction or plan.

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• Give it a shot

  To try something.

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• In full swing

  Happening with full activity and energy.

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• Up in arms

  Very angry or upset about something.

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• A level head

  Calm and sensible thinking.

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• In deep water

  In serious trouble.

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• Go hand in hand

  To be closely connected.

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• Dig your heels in

  To refuse to change your opinion or position.

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• Between a rock and a hard place

  In a situation where every choice is difficult.

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• At a crossroads

  At a point where an important decision must be made.

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• Call a spade a spade

  To speak honestly and directly.

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