it's not every day (that)

(idiom) used to say that something is unusual or rare

be upfront about (something)

act or speak openly so people know your feelings or intentions (about something)

it's like saying i don't have much money

My bank account is overdrawn.

it is when i have used more money than i could.

I makes minimum wage.

when you earn the minimun salary

He's pinching pennies.

it means to spend as little money as possible.

i'm not even halfway through.

means that a person has not yet completed at least half of a task, journey, or process

burning the midnight oil

To stay awake late at night to work or study

i'm racing against the clock.

a situation in which something must be done before a particular point in time

i'll catch up with you later.

means the speaker is currently occupied or has to leave but intends to talk or meet with the other person at a later time

Don't cry over spilled milk.

means there's no point in getting upset or worrying about something that has already happened and cannot be changed

it happens to the best of us

means everyone makes mistakes, and they should try not to worry about it too much

shed light on (something)

to provide information about something or to make something easier to understand

i'd say the ball's in your court

it's now your turn to take action or make a decision; the responsibility for the next step has shifted to you

we need people who think on their feet

refers to individuals who can think and react quickly to unexpected situations, solve problems, and make decisions in real-time, often without much preparation

behaving in a way that breaks the rules or is considered inappropriate

You haven't earned the privilege yet

means that someone lacks an unearned advantage, benefit, or special right that is typically granted due to group membership

This phrase describes you as a person who strongly enjoys or is very interested in something

means that someone is pleased to have appeared at an event, meeting, or for a person, expressing both physical presence and a willingness to be there

Lots of talk, but no takeaway yet.

suggests a lack of practical, memorable insights or actionable conclusions after a discussion or presentation

I choose not to do this

means a deliberate decision to refrain from an action, based on personal will rather than inability

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PTE Idioms

Idioms for life

Term	Definition	Example
it's not every day (that)	(idiom) used to say that something is unusual or rare
be upfront about (something)	act or speak openly so people know your feelings or intentions (about something)
i'm short on cash	it's like saying i don't have much money	I'm short on cash. i can't lend you money.
My bank account is overdrawn.	it is when i have used more money than i could.
I makes minimum wage.	when you earn the minimun salary	By the way, what is the minimun wage in your country? i'm curious to know that.
He's pinching pennies.	it means to spend as little money as possible.
i'm not even halfway through.	means that a person has not yet completed at least half of a task, journey, or process	The deadline is tomorrow morning, and i'm not even halfway through.
burning the midnight oil	To stay awake late at night to work or study	you're really burning the midnight oil tonight!
i'm racing against the clock.	a situation in which something must be done before a particular point in time	i didn't plan my time well, and now i'm racing against the clock.
i'll catch up with you later.	means the speaker is currently occupied or has to leave but intends to talk or meet with the other person at a later time
Don't cry over spilled milk.	means there's no point in getting upset or worrying about something that has already happened and cannot be changed	But you know what they say, Don't cry over spilled milk, what happened, happened.
it happens to the best of us	means everyone makes mistakes, and they should try not to worry about it too much
shed light on (something)	to provide information about something or to make something easier to understand	He was never able to shed light on how an average kid from upstate New York came to commit the worst act of domestic terrorism in history.
i'd say the ball's in your court	it's now your turn to take action or make a decision; the responsibility for the next step has shifted to you
we need people who think on their feet	refers to individuals who can think and react quickly to unexpected situations, solve problems, and make decisions in real-time, often without much preparation
i was out of line	behaving in a way that breaks the rules or is considered inappropriate	your remarks were really out of line
You haven't earned the privilege yet	means that someone lacks an unearned advantage, benefit, or special right that is typically granted due to group membership
i'm an enthusiast	This phrase describes you as a person who strongly enjoys or is very interested in something	I am a book enthusiast, so I spend a lot of my free time reading
Glad to show up	means that someone is pleased to have appeared at an event, meeting, or for a person, expressing both physical presence and a willingness to be there
Lots of talk, but no takeaway yet.	suggests a lack of practical, memorable insights or actionable conclusions after a discussion or presentation
I choose not to do this	means a deliberate decision to refrain from an action, based on personal will rather than inability

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