“You can’t have your cake and eat it too”
You can’t have two incompatible advantages at the same time.
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“You can’t have your cake and eat it too”
You can’t have two incompatible advantages at the same time.
“Time flies”
Time passes very quickly.
“Keep your fingers crossed”
Hope for good luck or a good outcome.
“Fish out of water”
Feeling uncomfortable in an unfamiliar situation.
“Water under the bridge”
Something from the past that no longer matters.
“Back against the wall”
In a very difficult situation with no easy options.
“Pull someone’s leg”
To joke or trick someone playfully.
“Beggars can’t be choosers”
People with no options must accept what they get.
“The last straw”
The final problem that causes someone to lose patience.
“Hold your horses”
To wait or be patient.
“The early bird catches the worm”
People who act early have an advantage.
“Get cold feet”
To become nervous and change your mind.
“Every cloud has a silver lining”
There is something good in every bad situation.
“Hit the road”
To leave; start a journey.
“Throw someone under the bus”
To sacrifice someone else to protect yourself.
“Up in the air”
Not decided yet; uncertain.
“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.
“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”
Don’t risk everything on one plan.
“Raining cats and dogs”
Raining very heavily.
“Out of the blue”
Unexpectedly.
“Bite the bullet”
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.
“Face the music”
Accept the consequences of your actions.
Modismo del día
“Miss the boat”
To miss an opportunity.
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