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English Idioms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A blessing in disguise | a good thing that seemed bad at first |
| Beat around the bush | Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable |
| Bite the bullet | To get something over with because it is inevitable |
| Cutting corners | Doing something poorly in order to save time or money |
| Break a leg | Good luck |
| Call it a day | Stop working on something |
| Hang in there | Don't give up |
| Speak of the devil | The person we were just talking about showed up |
| That's the last straw | My patience has run out |
| The best of both worlds | An ideal situation |
| We'll cross that bridge when we come to it | Let's not talk about that problem right now |
| Wrap your head around something | Understand something complicated |
| You can say that again | That's true, I agree |
| Your guess is as good as mine | I have no idea |
| No pain, no gain | You have to work for what you want |