900个英语习语，含释义、音频与例句

very quickly; at a rapid pace or rate, especially in terms of progress or improvement.

hurry (often used as an order)

try to avoid being caught (especially by the police)

full of speed and excitement

slowly; gradually, progressing in small stages rather than all at once.

To deal with something slowly or delay taking action because you don’t really want to do it.

the news went from one person to the next

continue to know what is happening to someone or something

To begin an activity, project, or event very successfully or with a lot of momentum.

immediately or in the place where something is happening or has just happened

in or to many places; scattered or disorganized

happening in a lot of places or to a lot of people

(used of emotions) to get so strong that people can’t control them

to be at the most lively or active stage; when an event or activity is happening with maximum energy and participation.

To become so serious or problematic that it is no longer funny or acceptable.

to get ready to work hard, usually by preparing to tackle a difficult task or situation.

To do something immediately, without any hesitation or delay.

to try to do your job as well as the person who did it before you; especially when that person was very successful

to do many different roles or tasks

to be in a situation where you are certain to succeed

was extremely boring

is the person who makes decisions or is in control in a relationship, especially in a family or couple.

Don’t get angry or upset; stay calm and patient.

To express admiration or respect for her achievements or actions.

is willing to do anything to help another person, even at their own expense

having more money than when you started

having less money than when you started

to take money from someone in a dishonest way

to spend a lot of money, or give a lot of money away

a very good and honest person

To do anything possible or make any effort necessary, no matter how difficult, to achieve something or help someone.

discovered after a lot of searching

To be ignored, disregarded, or have no effect, especially when referring to advice, requests, or ideas.

To choose or give a number or figure without any real basis, often just guessing or inventing it.

Sometimes seem to like someone or something and sometimes don’t, so that others are confused about how they really feel.

hear information that others hoped to keep secret

To observe how a situation is developing before making a decision or taking action.

doing something that could be dangerous

Going around or becoming known very quickly and widely, often uncontrollably.

To do or say something impulsively, without thinking, because you are overwhelmed by strong emotions such as anger or excitement.

If people are saying something is true and you don’t know whether it is true or not, it probably is true.

do something to make a bad situation worse

in a difficult situation which is hard to deal with

in a situation that you do not have the knowledge or skills to deal with

To do something or make someone do something difficult without being given or giving them any help or preparation.

in a situation where people are angry with you or you are in trouble, especially because of something you have done.

To be in a situation where you have to choose between two equally difficult or unpleasant options.

be a very small amount in comparison to what is needed

to achieve two things with a single action

to reveal a secret, often by accident

to make someone very annoyed or frustrated

to sense or feel something instinctively, without needing proof

clearly and very definitely; easy to understand without any ambiguity.

state your opinion very clearly and openly

without any feeling or emotion; showing no emotion when describing something, especially something surprising or upsetting.

refuses to accept refusal

manage to say something in a conversation

not relevant to the subject you are talking about

failed to understand the main thing

It is pointless to talk to someone about a certain quality or behavior because it is not in their character; they are completely unfamiliar with it.

using exactly the same words as were originally spoken or written; verbatim.

the rules, restrictions, and conditions, which are often written in very small letters, especially in contracts or agreements, and may contain important information that is easy to overlook.

a task, request, or favor that is difficult to accomplish or is unreasonable to expect.

Something that people can have different opinions about; it suggests that the answer or viewpoint is subjective and not universally agreed upon.

Nobody knows if it will continue to exist or not; there is uncertainty about the future or outcome of something.

a language used for day-to-day public communication, which is not the speakers’ own language

Would be very useful or welcome; something that is needed or would improve the situation.

If the situation becomes very difficult or desperate, this is what I can do or what will happen.

if it is really necessary; if there is no other option; if required.

Feeling morally or legally obligated to do something; believing that it is your responsibility to act.

I don’t need it at all, and don’t want it

really looking forward to or wanting something very much

would never do something (because you dislike it very much or think it is not appropriate)

do what I want without worrying about what others think

Be willing to do anything or make any sacrifice to achieve or obtain something.

appropriate or consistent with

would never consider or get involved with something

said when you get something good that you were not expecting

Doing something is not beneficial or rewarding enough to justify the time or effort required.

choose whichever you want

is old and not working so well

old and not useful or correct any more

Doing now what you did not have the opportunity to do previously; trying to catch up on missed experiences or opportunities.

from the very beginning; for as long as anyone can remember; since a very long time ago.

an indication of what is likely to become popular or standard in the future

temporarily; for now; until something changes or a permanent solution is found

something is likely to happen very soon

for a short, medium, or long period of time in the future; considering the effects or results over a specified duration.

It will definitely happen, even though we cannot say exactly when.

It’s too soon to say or decide; the outcome is not clear because not enough time has passed.

a long time from now; eventually, after a long period has passed

To do something eagerly, intensely, or very quickly, as if there is no future or no chance to do it again.

To do something eagerly, quickly, or with great intensity, as though it is the last chance to do it.

something you say before stating a very important fact or idea

something that shows that society now is worse than it was in the past

to make someone very annoyed, frustrated, or angry, often because of repeated or irritating behavior.

in an extremely short time

something which people argue and disagree over

very dry indeed

crude and lacking sophistication

relaxed, in control, not nervous

to tell the main points, but not all the fine details

to shift responsibility or blame to someone else instead of accepting it oneself.

the act of blaming someone else or refusing to accept responsibility

To make things difficult, unpleasant, or challenging for someone, often by criticizing, teasing, or causing trouble.

has a very good effect on a situation or a thing

To function, operate, or proceed extremely well, smoothly, or successfully.

works immediately and very well indeed

gets better and better

solves a problem very well

is the most important thing (often used in the negative: not the be-all-and-end-all)

has a good effect even though at first it seemed it would be bad

Their or its success has negative effects as well as or instead of positive ones.

They have no chance at all; it is extremely unlikely or impossible for them to succeed.

To stop working, functioning, or trying, often because of exhaustion, failure, or the realization that success is impossible.

They have or it has an effect (usually negative) that changes someone or something forever.

would be successful; is likely to achieve great things or advance in life or career

To become very successful, especially on a national or international scale, often resulting in fame and wealth.

been very successful with

To work very quickly because there is a limited amount of time to complete something.

To do something very quickly; almost instantly.

To decide to stop working on something, usually because enough has been done or it's time to finish.

To be extremely busy, with no free time for oneself.

To do something immediately, without any delay, at that exact moment.

start very early in the morning

never likely to happen again

very rarely

finally and definitely; to do something completely and decisively so that it does not have to be dealt with again

sometimes, but not regularly or continuously

sometimes, but not regularly

almost always; in nearly every case or situation

happens exactly as planned and without problems

to start from the very beginning, without using anything that already exists or any previous preparation.

Learn from something bad that has happened instead of being upset by it.

To understand your position or situation, especially in relation to someone else or a particular issue.

to enjoy something very much or find it amusing

To realize, usually after a negative experience, that you should not repeat the same mistake.

To punish or show someone the consequences of their actions so that they will not repeat the same mistake.

someone finally becomes aware of a fact (often used with unpleasant facts)

Tell the true facts to someone who has believed a different set of facts up to that moment.

To hear news or information indirectly, often through gossip or rumors, rather than from an official or direct source.

something you have imagined which is not true

forgotten a central, important fact or truth about something

what I cannot understand

Decided something, but now am no longer sure about it.

the details of something; all the intricacies or specific information about how something works or is done.

To achieve great success or become famous, especially in one's career or chosen field.

To treat something as very important or special, often by celebrating it or giving it a lot of attention.

have ambitious plans and ideas, and be keen to achieve a lot

Said when something happens but you are not impressed or excited, even if others are.

Much more exciting and interesting than average people; having a personality or appearance that is very impressive or exaggerated.

Said of something which could happen and which is a huge worry for people.

To change one's position or opinion even a little bit; to yield or compromise, even slightly.

not concentrating, but thinking about something else

It's very easy to see or recognize; something is extremely obvious.

It's very easy to see or is extremely obvious.

very different from

You like someone or something, but only for short periods of time; too much of them can be overwhelming or annoying.

a huge amount of money

a wide variety of types, forms, or sizes; used to emphasize diversity.

A person or thing whose abilities, qualities, or potential are not yet known or have not been revealed.

taking action which should be taken by the police or the courts

are completely out of control and simply ignore the law

To be very firm and clear about rules or expectations, and to enforce them strictly.

making special exceptions; letting some people disobey the rules/laws

accept the blame or responsibility alone, even though other people were also responsible

To be freed or to free someone from responsibility, blame, or a difficult situation.

Allow someone to act independently, without supervision or interference.

To be the person who suffers from or is the target of someone else's anger, criticism, or other negative actions.

do everything they tell you to do, whenever they tell you to do it

persuade other people to let you do what you want

vote in a general election

public relations officers who meet the press/media and present events in a way that suits them

An undisclosed plan or motive behind someone's actions, often implying deceit or manipulation.

Something is blocking me from doing what I want to do.

Said something tactless and embarrassing.

In a very difficult or dangerous situation.

Have myself caused a problem that will be difficult to escape from (informal).

Am trying to do too many things at the same time, with the result that I can't give any of them the attention they need.

Others have left me to deal with a problem alone.

They have put me in a situation where I have no choice or control over what I can do.

Am in such a difficult situation that I will try anything.

Am unable to find information or to achieve something I'd hoped for.

Accept criticism or punishment for what you have done.

An unpleasant situation which has to be accepted because it cannot be changed.

Something you say when something seems like a good idea, but is difficult to actually do.

very annoyed or bored with something that has been happening for a long time

So worried, confused, or annoyed that you do not know what to do next.

Have reached the limit of your patience or endurance with something.

react very angrily

suddenly become very angry or emotional

to become very angry or lose one's temper

become very angry

suddenly become very angry

They are very angry and may react in a violent way.

want to catch someone in order to hurt or punish them

determined to find someone to attack or blame for something bad that has happened

To make someone very angry, irritated, or sometimes extremely bored.

To make someone very angry, annoyed, or sometimes extremely bored.

To annoy or irritate someone, often unintentionally.

To make someone annoyed or irritated.

To make someone annoyed or upset, often by disturbing their routine or offending them.

To do or say something that causes a lot of people to become angry, worried, or agitated.

be so angry with each other that they refuse to speak to each other

Tell someone how angry you are with them, usually in a loud or forceful way (informal).

To angrily tell someone what you really think, especially to express your disapproval or annoyance.

You do not believe what someone says about something that you saw or experienced yourself.

You can’t understand why someone likes or doesn’t like something.

If all other plans do not work.

It is the less unpleasant of two bad options.

A series of events happened, each caused by the previous one.

You think that you have done something bad or embarrassing that people will never forget.

Do something immediately while you have a good chance of success.

You are not sure exactly how yet, but it will happen.

More extreme than is necessary or appropriate.

In your position; if I were you.

The most important priority for me.

Not an appropriate way of behaving.

knows every detail of it

has a very good knowledge of it

It sounds familiar; it seems like something you have heard or experienced before.

To sound familiar or remind someone of something, even if they can't remember the details.

To not know or understand something at all; to have no idea.

I really don’t know at all.

To have absolutely no knowledge or understanding about something; to not know at all.

I can’t remember at all; used to emphasize that you are completely unable to recall or do something.

Not being aware of the latest information, trends, or developments in a particular area.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard it before; it is unfamiliar.

To figure something out or draw a logical conclusion from the information available.

came to the wrong conclusion

To be very poor; to have very little money and be close to poverty.

To live an extremely comfortable and extravagant life, usually because of having a lot of money.

having plenty of money

spend too much, often without thinking about it

spend less than you did before, because you have less money

earn a lot of money very easily

be a successful way of making money

To pay much more than a fair price; to pay an excessive amount of money for something.

something that is not worth the money that you paid for it

To spend a large amount of money, often more than expected or considered reasonable.

to cost a lot of money; to be very expensive

to earn or acquire a large amount of money, often more than expected

to lose a large amount of money, often unexpectedly or through bad luck or poor decisions.

pay for something, often something that is not your responsibility (informal)

by sacrificing a lot or by doing something unpleasant in order to get it

Stopped someone from doing something that they were planning to do.

experiencing the unpleasant consequences of something you have done

make yourself remember something

To remember or reminisce about happy or significant events from the past.

To help someone remember something they may have forgotten.

can be remembered by people still alive

to immediately think of something or someone when a particular topic is mentioned

to forget about something, often unintentionally or by accident

To remember or consider something when making a decision or thinking about a situation.

You suddenly cannot remember or think of anything, especially when you are expected to speak or act.

To briefly think about something or have a thought occur to you, often unexpectedly or for a short moment.

If you do not see someone or something, you are likely to forget about them or stop thinking about them.

You know something but can’t quite remember it or say it at the moment.

To sound familiar or remind you of something you have heard or seen before.

a series of connected ideas or thoughts that follow one another in a logical sequence.

To think very hard or make a great effort to remember or solve something.

Thinks he is of a high social class and looks down on people of lower class (negative)

acting as if you were someone of a higher social class than you really are

a solid, respectable and respected member of society

a person who seems impolite or unrefined at first, but who is actually of good character or has hidden qualities.

people who have no home, no money and no job, who live on the streets

To continue to maintain an outward show of prosperity or normalcy, even when facing difficulties or financial problems.

A person who rises very quickly to a successful position, especially in their career or studies.

became well-known or famous, usually through one's own efforts or achievements.

rising to better and better positions

becoming more and more popular or famous

a new person from outside the company, often brought in to bring fresh ideas or energy.

not draw attention to oneself; to remain unnoticed or avoid attracting attention.

all the important people

Someone or something that is different from the others in a group.

An acceptable and non-offensive way of referring to particular social groups; often used with a hint of criticism, suggesting that being overly careful with language to avoid offending anyone can be excessive or unnecessary.

extremely good or impressive

the best; better than anything else

So good or impressive that it is difficult for anyone else to match or surpass.

perfectly suited for this room

He responded to criticism or attack with equal force.

very rare and valuable

work that is innovative and introduces new ideas or methods

friendly and pleasant, but in a false or insincere way

irritating or annoying me

To criticize, tease, or make things difficult for someone, often in a way that causes discomfort or guilt.

to tease or mock someone, often in a playful or lighthearted way

to make a bad situation even worse

To criticize someone or something unfairly or suggest that they are not honest or trustworthy, often in a subtle or indirect way (formal).

completely or totally, especially used to emphasize negative qualities of people.

Doing something that is likely to cause problems or lead to negative consequences.

use all your energy and effort to do something

use a lot of energy and effort to do something

try very hard to do something, usually something nice

work as hard as other people in a group

using whatever methods are necessary

make more of an effort (very informal)

Probably possible, but it will be difficult.

try to do something

try to do something (more informal way of saying have a go)

Did something because you are expected to do it, not because you want to do it. In other words, you do it but without putting much effort or enthusiasm into it.

extremely easy

extremely easy (informal)

extremely easy (informal)

Extremely easy; something that can be done with little or no effort.

extremely easy (informal)

difficult and needing a lot of effort

managing with something that isn’t as good as you would like

To try something, especially for the first time, often without being sure of success (informal).

make an effort to understand or to deal with a problem or situation

to take extra precautions or do something to avoid possible problems, even if it might not be strictly necessary.

try to discover the truth about something

make something clearer; help people understand a situation

make unknown facts become known

unknown facts becoming known

to reveal or make known facts or information that were previously hidden or unknown

To help people understand a situation by providing new information or making something clearer.

something makes you believe that a difficult and unpleasant situation is coming to an end

certain to be achieved (informal)

something or someone that you have needed or hoped for for a long time, often appearing just when you need it most.

to find or wish for an easy and immediate solution to a difficult problem, as if by magic

deal with the last few things that need to be done before something is completed

To become clear, understandable, or organized; to happen in a satisfactory or desired way.

to try to return to normal or recover after something bad has happened

To be liked or approved of by someone, often because you have done something to please them.

To become very friendly with someone very quickly and get along extremely well.

To maintain communication or contact with someone.

do something good for someone you have done something bad to in the past

To like someone immediately or develop a fondness for them, often without a clear reason (informal).

feel a lot of affection for one particular person, often without knowing why

to disagree strongly with each other, often in a way that cannot be easily resolved

not understand each other because they are trying to do or say different things

To be determined to criticize, harm, or treat someone unfairly, often due to a personal grudge.

To confront someone directly in order to discuss and resolve a disagreement or problem.

have a romantic or sexual relationship with two people at the same time

prevent someone or something from coming near you or causing harm or trouble

prefer to be on your own and avoid talking with or doing things with other people

got into trouble because they were not paying enough attention

stating an opinion or doing something different from anyone else

You are alone and lacking support from anyone else.

Influenced so that someone does bad things or moves away from the correct or intended path.

try not to change or improve something because this might make things worse

a time or situation where you feel very anxious and have to act quickly (informal)

something you do not like, but you agree that it must exist or happen

To be completely unharmed and in good health, especially after being in danger or a risky situation.

just manage to avoid danger or trouble

only just succeed in doing something

So close in distance or similar in amount that you are worried or frightened.

leave yourself only just enough time to do something

Something causes you to feel worried or suspicious because it suggests there may be a problem.

To do something very risky or dangerous, often with the possibility of serious harm.

That person can affect whether you live or die; you are completely dependent on their actions or decisions for your safety or survival.

in a very precarious or risky situation; likely to fail or collapse soon

in a very difficult situation and there are worries about the future

official rules and bureaucracy that make it difficult to do something

To have a negative amount in your bank balance; to owe more money than you have.

To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.

something unimportant that takes attention away from the main subject

Say the same thing repeatedly, but someone refuses to listen or nothing changes.

belonging to the highest social class or being of aristocratic descent

workers who do physical work, especially in factories

very envious

is a very good gardener

given permission for something to start

countryside around a town or city which is protected from building development

workers who work in offices, not doing physical work

Written down or printed, not just spoken; something that is officially documented.

something that is a problem, and is not very clear because there are no rules

something which has no bottom, and everything put into it just disappears

extremely happy

To greatly enjoy or find amusement in something; to take pleasure in an activity or situation (informal).

do something because it is exciting, usually something dangerous (informal)

be very happy and excited about something that has happened

To be extremely happy or elated, usually because something very good has happened.

something that happens which makes you feel very happy or improves your mood significantly.

slightly unhappy or slightly ill

unhappy (informal)

What has happened won’t cause any serious problems; things are not as bad as they seem.

accept a situation you don’t like because you can’t change it

someone who complains all the time and is never happy (very informal)

being jealous about something you can’t have

To make an event or situation less enjoyable, exciting, or successful.

used to present one of two opposite facts or different ways of looking at the same issue

used to present the opposite fact or a different way of looking at the same issue

An expression which means you accept that something is true, but it still does not change your opinion.

indicates that you’re describing something as briefly as you can

advantages and disadvantages

a problem that cannot be solved because it causes another problem that causes the first problem again

a problem which you do not want to deal with because it will cause trouble (informal)

a key test which will prove the value, quality or truth of something

A different perspective or aspect of a situation, often one that contrasts with or opposes the original view.

To become very confused or anxious, especially when trying to explain or deal with something complicated.

Be forced to explain your actions and (probably) punished.

To choose to believe or trust someone, even though you are not sure if what they are saying or doing is true or honest.

To make no progress in an argument or discussion; to keep talking about the same things without reaching a conclusion.

Won’t modify an opinion or agree to even small changes that another person wants.

Being apart from someone you love makes you love them more.

What people do is more important than what they say.

There’s no point in getting upset over something bad that’s happened when you can’t change it.

It is not a good idea to put all your efforts or all your money into one project as, if it fails, you may lose everything.

A job is done quickly and easily if plenty of people help.

Family relationships are stronger than any other relationships.

If too many people work on something, they will spoil it.

People shouldn’t criticise other people for faults that they have themselves.

Something is the last in a series of unpleasant events, and which finally makes you feel that the situation cannot continue.

When the person in authority is not there, other people will not do what they should do.

If you don’t waste small sums of money, you’ll end up with plenty of money.

People who have similar characters or interests will often choose to spend time together.

It’s better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by trying to get more.

Other people always seem to be in a better situation than you.

Someone who spends all their time working becomes a boring person.

You’re disappointed you were not able to do something.

You’re happy for others to join your group or activity.

Used to express strong agreement with what someone has just said.

Used to say that something is very easy to do or understand.

Used to express disbelief or skepticism, especially when someone suggests something that you think is unlikely, ridiculous, or impossible.

You are surprised at how quickly time has passed.

You are surprised at a coincidence, e.g. meeting someone unexpectedly or discovering mutual friends.

It is not very important.

There is no real difference between two choices or situations; both options are essentially the same.

You do not hate something, but you don’t particularly like it either.

Used to indicate that anything you can think of or mention is included; whatever you say or choose.

It’s great to relax and not to be at work.

Used humorously to say that someone has not experienced something enjoyable or exciting, and they should try it.

Bad things always seem to be happening to me. (humorous)

Bad things happen and you cannot prevent them.

completely untrue statements.

a small mistake in speaking, usually when you say something you did not intend to.

Used to express disbelief or skepticism about what someone has said, implying that you think they are lying or exaggerating.

something said without preparation or thought.

Say two things that contradict each other at the same time.

conversation about unimportant or non-serious topics.

did not seem to be true or believable.

Unable to respond or speak, often due to being overwhelmed.

unable to speak because of surprise or emotion.

What he was talking about (very informal).

used to sum up your opinion in a short, direct way.

Not the exact or best word, but good enough for the situation.

used when you use a phrase that is not original or sounds clichéd, often to acknowledge that what you are saying is a common expression.

Laughing at someone by copying funny things they do or say, often in a playful or teasing way.

To treat something serious as if it were not important or as a joke.

not something to laugh at, quite serious.

Used to emphasize that a situation is serious, difficult, or not to be taken lightly.

because you hope you will do or find something or someone even if you do not think success is very likely

despite a lot of problems making it unlikely that you will succeed

Not to show you’re grateful to someone because they are with you so often.

the result is obvious to everyone even before it happens

To be able to see or predict that something, usually something bad or obvious, is going to happen well in advance.

A situation that is uncertain or risky, where the outcome is not clear and could go either way.

It is very easy to figure out or predict something; the answer is obvious.

You are not likely to succeed because there are so many obstacles in your way.

taking a risk to achieve what you want (informal)

is not something that you can control yourself

Don’t try too hard to get what you want and risk losing what you have achieved.

We’ll take whatever is available without knowing if it will be good or not.

It’s a matter of chance and you have no control over it.

You say this, usually humorously, to mean that you are always unlucky.

Used to express doubt or disbelief that something desired or hoped for will actually happen; implies that the thing is very unlikely.

To be responsible for causing many problems or negative situations.

is not as good as people say it is

is slightly better than

is not as good as it should be or as we might expect; lacking in quality or satisfactory aspects.

are likely to develop into; possess all the necessary qualities or ingredients for something to happen or succeed

Slightly more than desired or expected in terms of size, cost, weight, or another quality.

completely useless

To eliminate or discard something valuable or important while trying to get rid of something unwanted.

To join others in doing something that is currently popular or successful, often in order to gain some benefit.

To pretend to be against an idea or argument, often for the sake of debate or to encourage discussion.

To make someone extremely annoyed, irritated, or bored.

To behave in a way in public that attracts attention and makes one look foolish or silly.

To do something by lying about your identity, intentions, or reasons, usually to deceive others.

always makes a great effort and does things very well, never only partially or carelessly.

are laughed at or mocked by everyone; someone who is ridiculed by others.

in a low position in a work organisation or hierarchy

A job that offers little or no chance of advancement or improvement in position, salary, or skills.

ordinary, average, or not special in any way; boring or routine.

escape from a monotonous, boring situation

made a great effort to do something well

was dismissed from his job

took over his job or responsibilities, especially after he left or was unable to continue.

Very busy; having too much to do in a short period of time.

had something very difficult to do

invited to join a new workplace which had noticed his talents

got to a top position in a work organisation or hierarchy

to be extremely busy, with too much to do and not enough time

To be extremely busy, with too much work to do.

To be very busy or occupied with tasks, often to the point of being unable to take on anything else.

Extremely busy or overwhelmed with a large amount of work or tasks.

very busy, always active

left until a later date (usually used in the passive)

Describes something that seems perfect or impressive when considered theoretically or in writing, but may not work as well in real life.

out of sight, hidden, or in a way that people are not aware of, often when something else is happening publicly

talk about work when you are not at work

Behave as if you do not see someone, either because you do not notice them or because you are deliberately ignoring them.

To abandon someone in a difficult situation when they need your help or support.

to make things difficult or unpleasant for someone, often by criticizing, teasing, or challenging them.

To control or limit the level of something, especially to prevent it from increasing or becoming worse.

either take less care of your appearance or relax completely and enjoy yourself

Behave as if something that has happened is much worse than it really is.

Did something that other people found difficult very easily.

moved me so much that I wanted to cry

take full advantage of something because it may not last long

No one knows what will happen to it in the future; its outcome is uncertain.

did not seem at all important when compared to something else

would never do something because we think it is wrong

start to accept emotionally and to deal with a difficult situation

someone who is clever or skilful in a way that no one knew or expected

someone who does not mix socially with other people

someone who is not very friendly and does not show their feelings

someone who acts as a subject in an experiment or trial of something

someone who loves parties and socialising

someone who would love to be present to see or hear something private or secret without being noticed

A documentary or style of filming that observes real-life situations as they happen, often unobtrusively or with hidden cameras, to capture authentic behavior.

He may seem fierce or tough, but he is not really as bad or as harsh as he appears.

is totally harmless and would never hurt anyone

a strong desire to travel

started to work or act in a very determined and energetic way, often after being hesitant or slow at first.

given me complete freedom to act or make decisions as I see fit.

Said when someone has told you a secret, but you do not want to say who.

went quickly and directly to

to feel very nervous or anxious, usually because you are about to do something important or exciting

ate too much; overindulged in food, often to the point of feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed.

Doing a lot of activity or work but achieving little or making no real progress; being busy with unproductive tasks.

to begin an activity or process and encourage others to participate or continue it

You have to do something now before any progress can be made.

quick to understand and react

on our own initiative, without being asked to by anyone else

surprise us with an unexpected problem

co-operate in order to achieve something (usually used in a negative context)

in a situation where everyone has the same opportunities and advantages; a fair situation

Behave in a smart or strategic way to achieve your desired outcome.

Tell someone honestly what you think or what you plan to do.

do the same as everyone else has just done

make someone prove that what they are saying is true or prove that they will really do what they say they will do

do something important or difficult that you’ve been thinking of doing for a long time

to return to the starting point of a process or project because previous efforts have failed or produced no results.

to be incorrect, inaccurate, or far from the intended target or answer

do something suddenly, without planning

be likely to happen

the best thing you can do to achieve the result you want

when you are in a difficult situation, especially one which tests whether you can trust people

Describes something, usually food, that looks, smells, or sounds so delicious that it makes you want to eat it immediately.

particularly likes sweet things

awaken a desire (for food or something else)

something that makes a good situation even better

Two good things are impossible to do or have at the same time; you can't enjoy both benefits without giving up one.

To have an unpleasant memory or lingering bad feeling about something that happened.

see something through to the end even though it takes a long time and is difficult

be left feeling stupid or embarrassed because of something you did

To be considered excellent, innovative, or extremely useful (informal).

Be an activity or job you do to get the money you need.

produce a positive result

something or someone that is very popular at the moment

not wanted or used anymore because they are too old

seen doing something wrong or forbidden while actually doing it

organize herself more effectively

to take part in something exciting or profitable, often after seeing others benefit from it

pretending, not being genuine

A situation where you try to give equal attention or importance to two or more different things, often with difficulty.

To start behaving in a more acceptable or responsible way, especially by stopping bad habits or actions that others disapprove of.

Don’t behave in a childish way; behave in a manner appropriate for your age.

Behaving in a silly or playful way, often to make others laugh or to avoid being serious.

a very busy place (like a beehive) with people working hard all the time

Not working or unable to participate in normal activities, often due to illness, injury, or malfunction.

To be able to work, perform, or participate again after a break, injury, or pause.

To take part in something exciting or profitable, often because others are already benefiting from it.

Be someone who promises or says they will do a lot of exciting things, but doesn’t actually do them.

A way of acting or a plan that someone decides to take, especially in a formal or considered manner.

It goes from a good situation or condition to a bad one; deteriorates or declines in quality.

To do or say something that is likely to cause trouble, controversy, or a strong reaction among a group of people.

there is very little room or space somewhere

a situation where people do whatever they want without caring about others, often in a selfish or ruthless way

a very complicated, difficult, or problematic situation

having no effect on someone, especially criticism or insults

being very busy and active but not achieving anything useful or effective

traditional postal mail (as opposed to email), often used humorously

make informal enquiries; talk to people unofficially to see if someone is interested

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination, instead of avoiding it.

do something too soon, before you should do it

Don’t let other people change your mind, ideas, or principles; to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even when others try to persuade you otherwise.

To look at someone in a very angry or hateful way.

deliberately do or say something really hurtful to someone

do or say something which makes a bad or hurtful situation even worse

to try (something), especially something new or challenging

in a position where people can criticize or blame you

be the person who makes all the important decisions

Involved in a situation where people around you are arguing or fighting, often unintentionally becoming affected by their conflict.

wait and not take action yet

angry and protesting loudly

His own attitude or behavior will prevent him from reaching his goal.

trying to achieve something that you will probably fail to achieve

do something that makes it impossible to go back to a situation you were in before

To have a strong personal opinion, bias, or selfish motive that one wants to promote, often in a way that is not entirely objective.

when a situation becomes serious or difficult

a weak point in someone's character, argument, or defenses that can be exploited or taken advantage of.

You can’t stop thinking or talking about one particular thing.

ask for information or advice from a person who knows more about something than you do.

the movement of highly skilled and educated people from their own country to another one where they are paid more.

To feel relieved because a worry or concern has been removed.

Wait until you have all the facts before forming an opinion.

Used to describe a machine or object that seems to act independently or unpredictably, not following the user's intentions.

To decide; to choose between options or come to a conclusion.

To help someone stop worrying or feeling anxious by providing reassurance or information.

Always in your mind although you don’t spend too much time thinking about it.

in your imagination or memory.

very violent (used to describe films, stories, or situations with a lot of graphic violence).

done in a cruelly planned and unemotional way.

Very difficult to do, especially when trying to make someone give you information or something they don't want to give.

An instinctive feeling or reaction that is not based on logical reasoning but rather on intuition.

To work extremely hard, often with great effort and determination.

A feeling or sense of relief that is noticeable or shared by a group of people in a particular place or situation.

Not yet decided or settled; uncertain.

To resolve misunderstandings or bad feelings between people, usually by talking openly about the issue.

something or someone that is new, different, and exciting, often bringing a refreshing change to a situation.

completely unexpectedly

very practical, realistic, and unpretentious; having a sensible and straightforward attitude.

To suddenly return to reality after being excited, happy, or distracted, often in a way that is disappointing or sobering.

To fail, break down, or die; to come to an end or be defeated.

To be completely unaware of what is happening in the real world; to be out of touch with reality.

You are extremely happy or delighted about something.

To reach the lowest or worst possible point in a situation.

To assess or investigate a situation before becoming involved or making a decision.

They belong to a very high social class.

not told important things that other people know

not told important things that other people know

You are happy and relaxed in a situation because you are good at the things it involves.

You feel unhappy or uncomfortable because you are not familiar with or good at the tasks or environment involved.

Used as a greeting when you meet someone you haven't seen for a long period.

It’s complicated or takes too long to explain.

That’s an impossible question to answer.

A very long list indeed.

Too long and boring (about a story, lecture, or speech).

A task or process that is not going to be easy and will take a long time.

To look sad, depressed, or disappointed.

To make a very big effort to achieve something, often more than what is expected or necessary.

To do whatever is necessary, even if it is difficult or extreme, to achieve a goal.

To be very successful or make significant progress, often rising to a high level in one's profession or endeavors.

Have known each other for many years.

To have made significant progress or improvement over time.

To examine or consider something very carefully and thoroughly, often in order to make an important decision or judgment.

constantly ask someone to do something or criticise them in an annoying way

You'd be glad when someone leaves or something ends because you don't like that person or thing.

To be able to do something very easily, without much effort.

do something harmful to a person who trusted you, especially by betraying them secretly

do something while someone can't see what you are doing (usually something that person would not approve of)

If you help me, I'll help you; mutual assistance for mutual benefit.

To know a place, person, or thing extremely well; to be very familiar with it.

isn't being dealt with now but hasn't been totally forgotten

A place that is extremely remote or far away from any town or civilization.

to allow someone or something else to become more important or prominent while you become less involved or less important.

Used humorously to suggest that something was probably stolen, especially when its origin is suspicious or unclear.

It comes in a way that is not honest or official.

tried very hard to help or please someone, often more than is expected or necessary

left with no regrets or sad feelings

To relax and behave as if you were in your own house; to feel comfortable and at ease in someone else's place.

extremely safe

To become fully understood, realized, or appreciated, often after some time has passed.

made me understand, usually something unpleasant

started working at a low level in an organisation because you want to get a better job in the same organisation later on

to provide the explanation for something you could not previously understand; to be the crucial factor in solving a problem or mystery.