英文慣用語

“Beat around the bush”

To avoid saying something directly.

“Make ends meet”

To manage financially; have enough money to live.

“It’s not rocket science”

It’s not very complicated.

“The tip of the iceberg”

A small visible part of a much bigger problem or situation.

“On the same page”

Agreeing and understanding the same thing.

“Through thick and thin”

In good and bad times.

“In hot water”

In trouble.

“No pain, no gain”

You must work hard to achieve success.

“In the same boat”

In the same situation as others.

“Bend over backwards”

To try very hard to help or please someone.

“Cry over spilled milk”

To be upset about something that cannot be changed.

“Take the bull by the horns”

To face a problem directly.

“Go the extra mile”

To make extra effort.

“Cross that bridge when you come to it”

Deal with a problem when it happens, not before.

“At the drop of a hat”

Immediately; without hesitation.

“Don’t judge a book by its cover”

Don’t judge by appearance.

“Burn bridges”

To destroy relationships so you cannot return to them.

“Put your money where your mouth is”

To support your words with actions.

“Let sleeping dogs lie”

Don’t bring up old problems.

“Keep your chin up”

Stay positive in a difficult situation.

“Throw in the towel”

To give up.

“Burn out”

To become exhausted from too much work or stress.

“Break the bank”

To cost too much money.

“Make a long story short”

To summarize briefly.