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So hey everyone, welcome to Linguamarina.
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In this video, I'm gonna walk you through 100 most common idioms that native speakers actually use in daily life.
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They use them in shows, at work, everywhere.
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And some of them you've probably heard, others might be totally new.
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Either way, they'll help you sound more fluent and more natural.
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So let's dive in.
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Break the ice.
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Let's kick off with something you might say in awkward situations.
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To break the ice means to start a conversation and make everyone feel more comfortable.
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Whenever I'm at a networking event, I always try to break the ice by asking where people are from.
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Spill the beans.
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Now imagine you're trying to keep a secret and someone accidentally reveals it.
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That's what it means to spill the beans.
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She totally spilled the beans about the surprise party.
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Spill the tea.
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This one is a little more dramatic.
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To spill the tea is to gossip or share juicy details.
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Come on, spill the tea.
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What happened at the party?
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Hit the nail on the head.
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When someone says exactly the right thing, that's hitting the nail on the head.
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When she suggested a new launch strategy, she really hit the nail on the head.
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Free from blame or responsibility, you're off the hook.
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Turns out it wasn't your fault.
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You're off the hook.
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It can also mean you're no longer expected to do something even if you weren't in trouble to begin with.
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For example, I was supposed to babysit but they cancelled so I'm off the hook tonight.
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Pull an all-nighter Now let's talk about working late.
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Like really late.
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To pull an all-nighter means staying up the entire night to finish something.
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I had to pull an all-nighter to finish my presentation.
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Grind late.
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If that's something you do more than once, then you're officially grinding late.
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It means regularly working hard into the night.
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Let's look at an example.
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I've been grinding late every night this week to prepare for the launch.
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Out of the blue This one's about surprises.
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If something happens out of the blue, it's completely unexpected.
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For example, out of the blue, I got a call from an old coworker.
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Pull strings Sometimes success comes from who you know.
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To pull strings means to use your connections.
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For example, I pulled some strings to get you into the program.
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The ball is in your court.
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This one is about responsibility.
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If the ball is in your court, it's your turn to take action.
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I've sent them everything.
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Now the ball is in their court.
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By the way, if you're watching this video thinking, okay, Marina, I get these idioms, but it's just a list.
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How do I actually use them?
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I've got something cool for you.
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I built the app called Idiom Chat.
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In the app, you're texting with different characters, your friend, your boss, your crush, and your job is to pick the right idiom to reply.
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Every choice teaches you how real people actually speak.
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If you get it right, the chat continues.
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If you miss it, you learn the meaning and get another example on the spot.
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But here's the cool part.
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I did not hire a developer or touch any code.
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I built the whole thing using Lovable.
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AI that builds apps and websites just from a prompt.
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I literally typed I want an app where people text with characters and practice idioms.
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And after a few tweaks, I made the entire thing.
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And this isn't just for learning.
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If you're looking for a side hustle in 2025, this could be a goldmine.
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Businesses pay thousands for custom apps and websites and with Lovable, you can build those for your clients without knowing how to code.
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You can build one for yourself, you can build one for your students, you can create landing pages, personal planners, habit trackers, even branded tools for your own business.
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And the platform lets you fully customize layout, copy and images with a real-time preview.
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It's fast, beginner-friendly and surprisingly powerful.
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You can go from idea to life prototype in minutes.
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And the best part?
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You can start for free.
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You get 5 credits a day to test ideas, build something small and see where it takes you.
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Here's my tip.
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Start with something for yourself.
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Once you realize how fast it is, you'll start seeing more opportunities around you.
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By the way, tag me if you build something fun, I want to see it.
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The link is in the description, please make sure to check it out.
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And now, let's get back to our idioms.
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Bite the bullet To bite the bullet means to finally do something difficult or unpleasant you've been avoiding.
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For example, I didn't want to raise my prices, but I had to bite the bullet.
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Burn bridges.
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This one is about relationships.
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To burn bridges means to end something in a way that ruins future opportunities.
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I left the company on good terms, I didn't want to burn the bridges.
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Call it a day.
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That's my favorite one.
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It's a nice way to say I'm done for now.
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We've done enough for today, let's call it a day.
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A dime a dozen.
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This idiom is about things that are super common.
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For example, marketing agencies are a dime a dozen, but great ones, hard to find.
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Put all your eggs in one basket Now here's a classic about risk.
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If you put all your eggs in one basket, you're relying on just one thing.
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That's why I have so many projects going on all the time.
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When I first started out, I put all my eggs in one basket and luckily it paid off.
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Make a long story short.
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Skip the details.
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Just get to the point.
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To make a long story short, we missed the flight.
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On thin ice.
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You've messed up one too many times.
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You're on thin ice.
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You're on thin ice with your boss after showing up late again.
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The next idiom is out of your league.
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Too good for you.
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Romantically, professionally, whatever.
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That's out of your league.
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Example, he's great, but totally out of my league.
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Come in handy.
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When something turns out to be really useful, it comes in handy.
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For example, this extra charger always comes in handy when I'm traveling.
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Have a sweet tooth.
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If you love sugary snacks, that's my husband.
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You've definitely got a sweet tooth.
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For example, my family and I try to eat healthy, but we've got such a sweet tooth for chocolate.
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By the way, dark chocolate is fine for you.
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Lose my temper.
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This idiom means to get really angry.
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I usually stay calm, but when someone doesn't deliver what they promised, I lose my temper.
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And when you lose your temper, you might need to blow off steam.
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Let that tension out.
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For example, I always go on a hike to blow off some steam.
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Let off steam and blow off steam are really similar.
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They both mean releasing built-up stress, frustration, or energy.
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They're often used interchangeably, especially in casual conversations.
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Blow off steam can sound a bit more intense, like releasing anger or high frustration.
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Let off steam is often a bit milder, more about unwinding or decompressing after stress.
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For example, after a long day, I let off steam by dancing in my kitchen with my kids.
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Ring a bell.
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When something sounds familiar, but you can't remember exactly why or from where, it rings a bell.
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For example, his face rings a bell.
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I think we went to the same school, but I don't remember his name.
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Take it easy.
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A gentle way to say, relax, rest, don't stress.
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You've done enough, take it easy.
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Think outside the box.
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Time to get creative.
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Thinking outside the box means approaching it in a new, creative and unexpected way.
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For example, we need to think outside the box for this campaign.
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Hit the road.
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This one's great for travel.
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To hit the road means to leave or start a journey.
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For example, I packed everything and I'm hitting the road tomorrow at 8pm.
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I'm flying to Paris.
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By the way, follow me on Instagram, Silicon Valley Girl.
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To see my adventures in Paris, I'm going to go to VivaTech, a conference, and I'm going to go to Cannes Lions.
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Super exciting.
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That's my first time visiting Cannes for that event.
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So super cool.
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Time flies.
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Time flies means time seems to pass very quickly, often without you noticing it.
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For example, I can't believe it's already midnight.
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Time flies when you're having fun.
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Up in the air.
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If something is undecided or uncertain, it's still up in the air.
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Our weekend plans are still up in the air.
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Your guess is as good as mine.
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In other words, I have no clue either.
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Where did they go?
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Your guess is as good as mine.
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Hit the books.
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Now this one's for my students.
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To hit the books means to study seriously.
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Your TOEFL test is next week, so it's time to hit the books or I'd say time to hit your apps, right? Or 2025.
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In hot water.
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If you're in hot water, you are in trouble.
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exam is in a week and you haven't started preparing yet.
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You're in hot water.
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Jump the gun.
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This one means doing something too early.
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For example, we jumped the gun with our ad campaign.
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The product wasn't ready yet.
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Get the hang of it.
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The first time's hard, the second time gets easier.
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Eventually, you get the hang of it.
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To get the hang of it means to learn how to do something, especially when it felt difficult or confusing at first.
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It was tricky at first, but I got the the hang of it.
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Get cold feet.
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If you get nervous right before doing something big, you're getting cold feet.
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Example.
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I was excited to launch my YouTube channel and then I got cold feet right before uploading my first video.
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A picture is worth a thousand words.
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Sometimes a single image explains everything.
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Example.
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Just show them the graph.
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A picture is worth a thousand words.
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Keep your fingers crossed.
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A fun way to say hope for good luck.
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Example.
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I've got a very Very important interview during Viva Tech.
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Keeping my fingers crossed that it works out, that everything works well.
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Beat around the bush.
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If someone's avoiding the main point, they're beating around the bush.
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Stop beating around the bush.
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Just tell me what happened.
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On the ball.
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To be on the ball means you're sharp, quick, and paying attention.
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She noticed the typo before everyone else.
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She's always on the ball.
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Cut corners.
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When someone tries to do something fast and cheap, often ignoring quality, they're cutting corners.
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They really cut corners on the construction and now the walls are cracking.
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Down to Earth.
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This describes someone who's humble, practical, and easy to talk to.
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No ego, no attitude.
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A down-to-earth person feels real and grounded, no matter how successful they are.
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Example, even after all her success, she's still really down-to-earth.
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Face the music, time to deal with the consequences.
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If you mess up, you got to face the music.
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Example, he forgot the deadline, so now he has to face the music.
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Piece of cake.
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If something's super easy, you can call it a piece of cake.
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That TOEFL exam was a piece of cake.
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I aced it.
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Play it by ear, something that Americans use a lot.
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Sometimes it's better not to plan too much and to play it by ear means to decide things as you go.
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We'll see how you feel tomorrow and just play it by ear.
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Happens a lot with me and the kids these days.
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Get your ducks in a row before you start something big.
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Make sure everything's organized.
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Get your ducks in a row.
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Example, we need to get our ducks in a row before presenting to investors.
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Head over heels.
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Totally, completely in love.
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Your head over heels.
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Example, he's head over heels for her.
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In a pickle?
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Stuck in a tricky situation?
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You're in a pickle.
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Example, I lost my passport.
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I'm really in a pickle now.
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Pull someone's leg.
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If you're joking with someone, you're pulling their leg.
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Relax, I'm just pulling your leg.
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Cry over spilled milk.
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We've all done it.
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Messed up and then obsessed over it for hours, especially over our mistakes in English.
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It's done now.
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There's no use crying over spilled milk.
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Break the bank.
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This one is for someone who loves fashion, like me.
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If something breaks the bank, it's way too expensive.
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That designer bag would break the bank.
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If you're in the loop, you know what's going on.
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Make sure to keep me in the loop with project updates.
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Know the ropes.
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Once you've learned how everything works, you know the ropes.
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It took a few weeks, but I finally know the ropes at my new job.
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On cloud nine, floating with happiness.
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That's being on cloud nine.
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She was on cloud nine after getting the job offer.
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Get a taste of your own medicine.
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You know that satisfying moment when someone who's been mean gets treated the same way.
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That's getting a taste of their own medicine.
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He was always hating on people until he got a taste of his own medicine.
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Go down in flames.
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So it's gonna be forever.
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Oh, it's gonna go down in flames.
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Sometimes failure is quiet.
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Other times it's a disaster like going down in flames.
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Our pitch went down in flames.
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They hated it.
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A blessing in disguise.
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Sometimes bad news turns out to be good.
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That's what we call a blessing in disguise.
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Example, losing that job was hard but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
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It pushed me to start my own thing.
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Rock the boat.
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To cause disruption or make waves, that's rocking the boat.
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We finally agreed on the plan.
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Please don't rock the boat by bringing up new ideas now.
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See eye to eye.
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When you fully agree with someone, you see eye to eye.
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Example, We finally saw eye to eye on the project goals.
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In the same boat.
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If someone's struggling just like you, you're in the same boat.
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Don't worry, we're all in the same boat, we're all non-native speakers and it's hard for us to understand Americans sometimes, but we're gonna make it.
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Not my cup of tea.
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That one's about preferences.
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If something isn't your thing, you can say it's not my cup of tea.
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Reality shows just aren't my cup of tea.
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I prefer documentaries on Netflix.
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Sit tight.
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This means to stay where you are and wait patiently.
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No action needed for now.
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Sit tight.
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I'll be right back with the results.
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Smell a rat.
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When something feels suspicious, you smell a rat.
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I smell a rat.
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These numbers just don't add up.
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Speak your mind.
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Say exactly what you think.
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No sugar coating.
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That's speaking your mind.
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She always speaks her mind, even when it's uncomfortable.
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Wrap your head around something.
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Ever stare at something for so long trying to understand it, that's trying to wrap your head around it.
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It took me a while to wrap my head around this new AI tool, but now I use it all the time.
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Hit the sack.
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You're done for the day, you're tired, and you're going to bed.
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Time to hit the sack.
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I'm exhausted.
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I'm going to hit the sack.
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The elephant in the room.
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There's something big that nobody wants to talk about.
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Yep, that's the elephant in the room.
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Let's talk about the elephant in the room.
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Where are your comments, guys?
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I'm looking forward to reading them.
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Why are you not commenting on this video?
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Take something with a grain of salt.
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Don't take it too literally or seriously, just take it with a grain of salt.
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I've heard that rumor too, but take it with a grain of salt.
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Twist someone's arm.
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To convince someone to do something they didn't plan to, you twist their arm.
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I didn't want to go, but they twisted my arm.
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Under your nose.
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Hidden in plain sight, that's something happening right under your nose.
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I searched everywhere and the keys were right under my nose.
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Pull yourself together.
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When things feel like too much or you're falling apart, someone might tell you to pull yourself together.
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It means to regain control of your emotions or behavior and keep going, even when everything feels overwhelming.
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I know it's hard, but you need to pull yourself together.
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Give someone the cold shoulder.
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Oh my God, an absolute must.
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Icy behavior alert.
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Giving someone the cold shoulder means ignoring them on purpose.
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She gave me the cold shoulder after our argument.
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Wear your heart on your sleeve.
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When you don't hide your emotions, you wear your heart on your sleeve.
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Example.
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He wears his heart on his sleeve and it's honestly refreshing.
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Whole nine yards.
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To go all in.
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That's giving the whole nine yards.
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Example, we went the whole nine yards for her birthday party.
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Over the moon.
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Just absolutely thrilled.
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That's being over the moon.
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Example, I was over the moon when I found out I passed a test.
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Speak of the devil.
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You're talking about someone and boom, they show up.
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Speak of the devil.
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Speak of the devil.
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Here comes Emma.
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Go the extra mile.
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If you're going above and beyond, you're going the extra mile and people notice.
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Our production team always goes the extra mile to provide the best content for you.
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In a good place.
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This is about how you feel mentally, emotionally, even spiritually.
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If you're stable and content, you're in a good place.
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Example.
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After everything, I'm finally in a good place.
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Backed into a corner, no good options left.
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You're backed into a corner.
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Example.
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He was backed into a corner and had no choice but to quit.
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Don't reopen old wounds.
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Leave the past in the past.
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Don't reopen old wounds.
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Example, we've moved on.
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Let's not reopen old wounds.
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The last straw.
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Everyone has a limit.
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And when you reach it, that final thing is the last straw.
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That rude comment was the last straw.
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Get the ball rolling.
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Start the process.
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Get the ball rolling.
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Example, let's get the ball rolling on this project.
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Keep your chin up.
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Stay strong and positive.
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Example, I know things are tough right now.
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Keep your chin up.
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Jump on the bandwagon.
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If something's popular and you suddenly join in, you're jumping on the bandwagon.
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Example, I wasn't into it at first, but then I jumped on the bandwagon.
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I like this one.
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A leopard can't change its thoughts.
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Some people just don't change.
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He said he changed, but a leopard can't change its thoughts.
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Don't judge a book by its cover.
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cliche, maybe, but true, and you don't judge people based on how they look.
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She may look young, but don't judge a book by its cover.
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Cold turkey.
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When you quit something completely with no gradual steps, that's going cold turkey.
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Example, he stopped drinking coffee cold turkey last week.
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Make ends meet.
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When you're just managing to cover your expenses, you're making ends meet.
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Example, with rent so high it's hard to make ends meet.
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Under the weather, a softer way to say someone's feeling sick.
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Example, I didn't film last week because I was under the weather.
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Get something off your chest.
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If something been waiting on you and you finally say it, you're getting it off your chest.
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For example, I finally told her how I felt and I got it off my chest.
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Out of the woods, you were in trouble but now things are better.
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You're out of the woods.
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She's still recovering but she's out of the woods.
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Play with fire?
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Taking a risky move that could backfire?
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You're playing with fire.
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Flirting with your boss's ex?
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You're playing with fire.
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Pull the plug.
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To shut something down completely?
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That's pulling the plug.
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They pulled the plug on the app before launch.
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Get your act together.
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It's time to focus.
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Get your act together means start being more organized and responsible.
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You need to get your act together before the presentation.
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Rule of thumb, a general principle that works most of the time, a rule of thumb.
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Example, as a rule of thumb, always check your sources.
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Take a rain check.
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Politely postponing something, you're taking a rain check.
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Example, mind if we take a rain check on dinner.
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Think on your feet, to react quickly and cleverly in the moment.
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Example, she really had to think on her feet during the pitch.
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Give the benefit of the doubt.
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By the way, when you're remembering idioms, remember the articles.
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Give the benefit of the doubt.
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Someone might have messed up, but you chose to assume the best or trust their intentions.
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That's giving them the benefit of the doubt.
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Let's give her the benefit of the doubt this time.
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Touch base.
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To check in quickly or reconnect.
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Let's touch base tomorrow after the meeting.
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Word of mouth.
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Information spreading through conversations.
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That's word of mouth.
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Most of our business comes from word of mouth.
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Throw someone under the bus.
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It sounds dramatic, but nobody's getting run over.
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To throw someone under the bus means to betray or blame them to protect yourself or make yourself look better.
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It usually happens suddenly and unfairly.
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My coworker forgot to send the email, but in the meeting, he threw me under the bus and said it was my fault.
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That's a wrap on 100 idioms.
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Some you probably knew, others might have been totally new, but now they're all yours to use.
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you can practice them in the free app I built with Lovable
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or even create something of your own if you're feeling inspired.
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Let me know in the comments below which idiom was your favorite or better yet, drop a comment using one of them.
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I'll be reading and giving you hearts and liking your comments.
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See you in the next video.
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idiom 名词/ˈɪdiəm/文風 /文风
spill 动词/spɪl/潑掉 /泼掉, 潑 /泼
flame 名词/fleɪm/火焰, 火舌
wrap 动词/ɹæp/包裝 /包装, 包
pickle 名词/ˈpɪkəl/醃菜 /腌菜, 鹹菜 /咸菜
temper 名词/ˈtɛmpɚ/脾氣 /脾气
heel 名词/hil/腳跟 /脚跟, 後跟 /后跟
sack 名词/sæk/袋, 囊
sleeve 名词/sliv/袖子, 袖筒
grind 动词/ˈɡɹaɪnd/磨碎, 磨
bean 名词/ˈbi(ː)n/豆
straw 名词/stɹɔ/稈子 /秆子, 秸秆
thumb 名词/ˈθʌm/大拇指, 拇指
rope 名词/ɹoʊp/繩子 /绳子, 繩索 /绳索
blessing 名词/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/祝福

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单词发音释义
show up 动词露面
bring up 动词撫養 /抚养, 養大 /养大
find out 动词找出, 查明
look forward to 动词期待, 向往
stay up 动词熬夜
turn out 动词原來 /原来
work out 动词/ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/計算 /计算, 算出

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结构视频中的用法
现在完成进行时 have/has been + -ing — 以前开始、现在仍在继续的动作I've been grinding · you've been avoiding
现在完成时 have/has + 过去分词 — 过去发生但与现在仍有关联的事you've probably heard · I've sent · We've done
被动语态 be + 过去分词 — 强调发生了什么,而不是谁做的is undecided · was backed

需要注意的发音

说话人用了 119 次缩略和弱读形式,例如 you're, I'm, don't。请按听到的简短形式来说。

  • “th” 音: thumb /ˈθʌm/, tooth /tuθ/, thrill /θɹɪl/
  • “sh” 和 “zh” 音: frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/, disruption /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
  • 长单词——注意重音位置: emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/, surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/, uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/, developer /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/

中文母语者容易读错的音:

  • /v/ — 不要读成 /w/,上齿轻触下唇: sleeve /sliv/, overwhelm /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlm/, preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/, investor /ɪnˈvɛs.tə(ɹ)/, dive /daɪv/
  • 词尾辅音 — 要读清楚,后面不要加元音: wrap /ɹæp/, disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/, sack /sæk/, sleeve /sliv/, grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/
  • /r/ 和 /l/ 的区别: gradual /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəl/, thrill /θɹɪl/, surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/

如何用这段视频练习

  1. 先完整听一遍视频,不要开口,记下不认识的单词。
  2. 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟读,熟练之后再回到正常速度。
  3. 录下自己的声音并与原声对比,特别注意 idiom, spill, flame 这类单词。

什么是跟读法?

跟读法 (Shadowing) 是一种有科学依据的语言学习技巧,最初开发用于专业口译员的培训,并由多语言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。这个方法简单而强大:您在听英语母语原声的同时立即大声重复——就像是一个延迟1-2秒紧跟说话者的影子。与被动听力或语法练习不同,跟读法强迫您的大脑和口腔肌肉同时处理并模仿真实的讲话模式。研究表明它能显着提高发音准确性,语调,节奏,连读,听力理解和口语流利度——使其成为雅思口语备考和真实英语交流最有效的方法之一。

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