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Glossary Reference
Common idioms, phrases, and conversational tropes used in daily social interaction.
break the ice
To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.
call it a day
To decide to stop working for the day.
hit the nail on the head
To precisely identify or articulate an issue or the truth.
barking up the wrong tree
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
piece of cake
A portion of cake, typically served as a dessert.
costs an arm and a leg
A very high cost or price.
in the same boat
A situation where individuals share the same challenges or problems.
shoot the breeze
To engage in casual or light conversation.
under the weather
Feeling ill or unwell, often with mild symptoms.
put all your eggs in one basket
To risk everything on a single venture or idea.
spill the beans
To reveal secret information or information that was meant to be kept confidential.
cut to the chase
To get to the main point or the most important part of a discussion.
jump on the bandwagon
To join others in doing something that is popular or trendy.
hold your horses
To slow down or pause; to be patient.
on cloud nine
A state of happiness or euphoria.
bite the bullet
To endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable.
throw in the towel
To give up or concede defeat in a situation.
the ball is in your court
A round object used in games and sports.
by the skin of your teeth
Referring to a narrow escape or a close call, implying that something was achieved just barely.
hit the ground running
To start an activity or task with enthusiasm and energy.
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