English expression
Feel like a million dollars
Meaning
Feel extremely good, healthy or confident.
In a sentence
After a full night’s sleep, I felt like a million dollars.
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English expression
Feel at home
Meaning
Feel comfortable and relaxed in a place or situation.
In a sentence
The other volunteers helped me feel at home on my first day.
English expression
Feather your own nest
Meaning
Make yourself richer, especially through unfair or dishonest behaviour.
In a sentence
In the novel, the treasurer uses club funds to feather his own nest.
English expression
Fall on your feet
Meaning
End up in a successful or fortunate situation, especially after a difficulty.
In a sentence
When her course was cancelled, Lena fell on her feet with a place at a better college.
English expression
Fall by the wayside
Meaning
Stop continuing or being used before reaching an intended goal.
In a sentence
My plan to practise every morning fell by the wayside during the move.
English expression
Every trick in the book
Meaning
Every possible method of achieving something.
In a sentence
We tried every trick in the book to get the old printer working.
English expression
Enough is enough
Meaning
The situation has gone too far and must stop.
In a sentence
After the third late delivery, I decided enough was enough.
English expression
Easier said than done
Meaning
Simple to suggest, but difficult to carry out.
In a sentence
“Just find a cheaper flat” is easier said than done in this neighbourhood.
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Earn your stripes
Meaning
Gain a deserved position or reputation through your work and achievements.
In a sentence
Nisha earned her stripes by managing several difficult projects.
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Drop a hint
Meaning
Suggest something indirectly instead of saying it openly.
In a sentence
I dropped a hint that I would like a quieter desk.
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