“Break a leg”

“Break the ice”

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

“Kill two birds with one stone”

To achieve two goals with one action.

“Beat around the bush”

To avoid saying something directly.

“Take it with a grain of salt”

To not completely believe something.

“A dime a dozen”

Very common and easy to find; not special or valuable.

“The best of both worlds”

A situation where you enjoy two different advantages.

“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.

“Time flies”

Time passes very quickly.

“Under the weather”

Feeling slightly ill or unwell.

“A picture is worth a thousand words”

An image can express more than words.

“Costs an arm and a leg”

Very expensive.

“Better safe than sorry”

It’s better to be cautious than regret later.

“Better late than never”

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

“Get out of hand”

To become uncontrollable.

“Piece of cake”

Something very easy to do.

“Bite the bullet”

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.

“Actions speak louder than words”

What people do is more important than what they say.

“Let the cat out of the bag”

To reveal a secret accidentally or intentionally.

“Ball is in your court”

It is your decision or responsibility now.