IDIOMS AND PHRASES

to delay or postpone something

to accept a challenge or responsibility

imply reducing in quantity or size

to delay or procrastinate

to joke or tease someone

means to cause someone to look around or be distracted

to successfully achieve something difficult or unexpected

an achievement or accomplishment

a valuable or fortunate discovery

someone has similar qualities or characteristics to their parent or a close relative

an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.

describe someone who is very kind, generous, and caring.

valuable treasures or possessions of a monarchy.

someone or something that consistently causes annoyance or trouble. It suggests persistent irritation or difficulty, much like an actual thorn causing physical discomfort.

someone who is extremely clumsy or careless in a situation where they can cause damage or chaos. It does not specifically imply intentionality in causing trouble, more an inability to act appropriately in sensitive circumstances.

a person who dampens enthusiasm or fun, often by being overly negative or pessimistic.

This term describes someone who reacts badly to losing, showing poor sportsmanship or inability to accept defeat gracefully.

the last part of an activity or campaign.

at the last possible moment.

to knowingly ignore some wrongdoing

a person who is very skilled in a particular activity

to reach an acceptable/required standard

to control someone and make them do exactly what you want.

a short nap

to speak bluntly without thinking carefully

to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)

to do everything possible to achieve a goal or find something.

Make an error; miss an opportunity

a small part of a large organization or group; insignificant

to start over from beginning after a failure

to undertake a new activity with great enthusiasm and eagerness

something intended to divert attention from the real problem or matter at hand; a misleading clue.

to no longer think about, consider, or accept (something)

to be alert;ready to react quickly

used in reference to something that is constantly changing

very strong or determined

very common and of little/no value.

lot of unecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important

to change ownership

to be in another person's situation

a quick and simple solution to a difficult problem

a man engaged in literary pursuits, especially a professional writer. a man of great learning; scholar.

someone who has a weak character

taking place secretly or without public knowledge.

to understand important differences or facts relating to a subject

having a hidden advantage or stratergy

special welcome or treatement

something that is succesfull and impressive for only a short time and then fails

something that is less impressive or effective than expected

Someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polish

not possible or allowed

in the wrong relation to the size, shape, or position of other things.

"the sculpture seemed out of proportion to its surroundings"

you continue to support a particular argument or to have a particular opinion when other people are opposing you or trying to make you change your mind.

very unhappy

fixed and definitive.

Main issue of a disagreement; something to quarrel about.

combine resources or efforts for a shared purpose

separate

take advantage of a favourable situation

getting involved in a trend or movement at the right time

involving or full of grave risk

diving to these depths is perilous

the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.

most important, exciting, or advanced developments of a particular subject or activity.

belonging to a royal or noble family

there wasn’t any love to begin with; any they do not like each other at all

to take something or someone somewhere else suddenly and quickly

to allow someone/something to continue to behave under or follow old rules even though they are considered illegal under a new system

a controversial topic or situation that causes a lot of argument.

an extremely bad situation in which many bad things happen at the same time.

someone who pretends, in an argument or discussion, to be against an idea or plan that a lot of people support, in order to make people discuss and consider it in more detail; someone who purposely passes conter arguments

to treat someone in a way which is unfair or disrespectful

to take more responsibility or to improve one’s performance

to withdraw or retreat

to ignore or overlook something

to summarise something concisely

putting your words into action—showing that you mean what you say by actively doing it yourself

placing someone or something in a situation that is completely unsuitable or unfamiliar

dealing with a problem directly or bravely

to do something without worrying about the risks or negative results ; you behave in a way that is not considered sensible or careful

to make an already bad situation even worse

have one's plans to cause trouble for others backfire on one.

to manage something for years;

to restrain oneself

to decide that (something) will happen at a later time

resist or survive in difficult circumstances.

support and prevent something from falling.

to get everything orgarised and accounted before embarking on a new activity or project

to be insane or mentally deranged

to do something with less effort and deteremination

to have a solution

an overly enthusiastic person who is excited about doing a job

Make a situation, which is already bad, even worse

to obtain or acquire something

to regain conciousness or arrive at a decision

they will do anything that is necessary to achieve or get what they want, even if this involves being harsh or unfair

a person who doesn’t like the company of others

laughing uncontrollably

being cheerful or excited

being in a difficult or challenging situation , struggling to find a solution

aware of information about a particular matter;being informed or involved

to start something and procced at a fast pace from beginning