English Idioms

“In good faith”

With honest intentions.

“Break even”

To make neither profit nor loss.

“A turning point”

A moment when important change begins.

“All hands on deck”

Everyone must help with an urgent task.

“Hard to swallow”

Difficult to accept or believe.

“Save face”

To avoid embarrassment or loss of respect.

“Don’t miss a beat”

To continue smoothly without hesitation.

“A level head”

Calm and sensible thinking.

“Face value”

The obvious or stated value of something.

“Make hay while the sun shines”

To use a good opportunity while it lasts.

“Bring to the table”

To offer useful skills, ideas, or value.

“Under your nose”

Very close and easy to see, though unnoticed.

“Bad news travels fast”

People quickly hear about bad events.

“Call into question”

To make people doubt something.

“Every now and then”

Sometimes, but not often.

“Get a grip”

To control your emotions or understand reality.

“Carry weight”

To be important or influential.

“From rags to riches”

From being poor to becoming rich or successful.

“A slippery slope”

A situation that can quickly lead to worse problems.

“Nail down”

To finalize or clearly define something.

“Big picture”

The overall situation, not small details.

“Deep pockets”

A lot of money or financial resources.

“Keep a straight face”

To avoid laughing or showing emotion.

“Be that as it may”

Even though that may be true.