“Leave no stone unturned”
To try every possible way to achieve something.
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“Leave no stone unturned”
To try every possible way to achieve something.
“Cross paths”
To meet someone by chance.
“Can’t make head or tail of”
To be unable to understand something.
“Cry wolf”
To ask for help when there is no real danger, so people stop believing you.
“Give it your best shot”
To try as hard as you can.
“Hands are tied”
Unable to act because of rules or restrictions.
“Give the green light”
To approve or allow something to begin.
“Come rain or shine”
No matter what happens.
“Back to square one”
To start again from the beginning after failing.
“Touch base”
To make brief contact or communicate with someone.
“Feel your way”
To proceed carefully without full knowledge.
“Fit as a fiddle”
Very healthy and strong.
“Fair and square”
Honestly and according to the rules.
“Be on the safe side”
To avoid risk by being careful.
“Get off on the wrong foot”
To start a relationship or activity badly.
“When it rains, it pours”
Problems often happen all at once.
“Give someone the benefit of the doubt”
To believe someone may be telling the truth even if you are not sure.
“In a nutshell”
In a very brief and clear way.
“Call the tune”
To control what happens.
“All over the place”
Disorganized or scattered.
“Ahead of the curve”
More advanced than others.
“The ball is rolling”
Something has started and is now progressing.
“Fly off the handle”
To suddenly become very angry.
“Keep tabs on”
To watch or monitor carefully.
Modismo del día
“Miss the boat”
To miss an opportunity.
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