IDIOMATIC ENGLISH
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Idioms in Use – Proverbs part 2
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bushIt's better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everythingby seeking to get more A change is as good as a restA change of work or occupation can be as restorative or refreshing as a period of relaxation A stitch in time saves nineIf you...
Idioms in Use – Business Idioms – Part 2
No strings attached - An offer or opportunity that carries no special conditions or restrictionsThis offer comes with no strings attached. You can quit when you want. Touch base – To make contact with someoneWe must touch base next week, to catch up on each other’s news. Twist someone’s arm -...
Idioms in Use – Proverbs
The grass is always greener on the other side - Other people's lives or situations always seem better than your own A picture is worth a thousand words - Often complex multiple ideas can be better conveyed by a single still image Don’t judge a book by its cover - One shouldn't prejudge the worth...
Idioms in Use – Business idioms
Stay ahead of the pack - To be more successful than the competitionYou have to be innovative, if you want to stay ahead of the pack A Ballpark figure - A rough numerical estimate of an amountCould you give me a ballpark figure of what the repair costs will be? The big picture - The overall or...
Idioms in Use – Cats and Dogs
All bark and no bite - full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substanceOur boss likes to talk, but he is all bark and no bite, so nothing ever changes. Bark is worse than his or her bite´- someone seems much more unpleasant or hostile than they really areI know she looks quite scary but...
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